Winegrowers South Africa in sackcloth and ashes after fire

stellenbosch - A large wildfire has caused considerable damage in the main growing area of ​​South Africa. Approximately 2800 hectares in the Western Cape have been burnt in recent days. Moreover, grapes may be affected by the smoke. The fire is now under control.

At Delheim wine estate, east of Cape Town, is about 20 percent of the sauvignon blanc grape burned.,, And the edges of our Chardonnay vineyard damaged. The forest in the area is completely devastated, '' said a spokeswoman for the winegrower.

South Africa is one of the largest wine producers in the world. Netherlands is a major customer.