Vandals attack historic Austrian grapevine

Hidden among dense underbrush on an Austrian hillside, a great-great “grandparent” of one of the world’s most popular white wines survived wars, winters and insect pests for 500 years.

Yesterday, the grapevine was found chopped to pieces – and the man who discovered it 11 years ago was near to tears as he told state broadcaster ORF of his loss.