This year’s grape harvest and distillation in Soufli, Greece, have been significantly impacted by prolonged heat and drought, leading to a reduction in yields by up to 50%. Christos Papatsarouhas from the Soufli Vine Growers Cooperative reported that while sugar levels in the grapes were elevated, the overall yield per hectare declined by up to 40%. Dimitris Petras, a distillery owner in Northern Evros, noted that adverse weather conditions contributed to poor fruit setting and overall lower production. The cost of distillation services now ranges from €21 to €23 per hour.

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