In the wine region of Trás-os-Montes, the grape harvest is underway with expectations of increased production and good grape quality. Local producers anticipate a satisfactory harvest that could surpass previous years' results.
However, in Valpaços, in the Vila Real district, the harvest is marked by the effects of a wildfire that hit the area. The fire left marks on the vineyards and on the expectations of local producers, contrasting with the optimism seen in other parts of Trás-os-Montes.
The article, produced by the Portuguese news agency LUSA, was signed by Paula Lima on the text component and by Pedro Sarmento Costa on the photographic side. The reportage was published on September 5, 2026.
The situation in Valpaços demonstrates that, despite positive forecasts for the wine sector in the Trás-os-Montes region, wildfires continue to represent a significant threat to local producers.
