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Clear grapes dumped on the street in Régua in a symbolic alert for the Douro crisis
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Clear grapes dumped on the street in Régua in a symbolic alert for the Douro crisis

SAPO Notícias2 September 2026 at 14:18

Around 300 kilograms of grapes were dumped today in front of the headquarters of the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto, in Régua, in a symbolic protest. The action aimed to alert to the difficulties in selling off products during this harvest season.

The protest took place during the harvest season and aimed to draw attention to the crisis affecting the Douro region. The quantity of grapes dumped was approximately 300 kilograms.

The location chosen for the demonstration was in front of the headquarters of the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto, the entity responsible for regulating and inspecting wines from the region. The action represents an alert from producers regarding the difficulties they face in marketing the Douro wine production.

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