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CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) \u2014 Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy\u2019s<\/a> prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures<\/a> brought the fruit to maturation earlier than ever.<\/p>\n

Climate change is narrowing the window for harvesting wine grapes, forcing winemakers to make quick decisions when even a few days can mean the difference between a good vintage and a bad one.<\/p>\n

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