Will climate change turn Denmark and Sweden into wine powerhouses?

Denmark and Sweden have experienced a significant rise in the number of wineries since the year 2000, a period during which European Union regulations began permitting commercial vineyards in these countries. This development has attracted numerous new wine entrepreneurs eager to explore the potential of winemaking in the Nordic region. Specifically, climate change has played a role in enhancing the growing conditions, making it possible to cultivate wine grapes in areas previously deemed unsuitable. However, according to Professor Torben Bo Toldam-Andersen from the University of Copenhagen, the real catalyst behind this growth is not solely climate change but rather the introduction of new, hardier grape cultivars via programs like