Has climate change boosted the possibility of producing wine in Ireland?
Parts of the country have a similar terroir, or soil type, to parts of northern France.
Has climate change boosted the possibility of growing vines in Ireland? The question was asked by Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne in the Dáil after noting parts of the country have a similar terroir, or soil type, to parts of northern France.
“Indeed, just outside my hometown of Gorey, La Kav vineyard is producing some very fine wines,” he said, asking what supports were available from the Department of Agriculture and its agencies for those who choose to cultivate vines.
