Thailand - Challenges of viticulture in a tropical climate | Worldwide Wine Civilizations
In Thailand, far from heavenly beaches and tourist clichés, a surprising landscape appeared, less than twenty years ago: vineyards. But in the tropics, the vines can lose their bearings. Today, a handful of daring producers is pushing the limits of what is possible: adapting their vines and wines to Thailand’s heat and moisture. North of Bangkok, in the Khao Yai mountain range, the Loohitnavy family has embarked on a crazy gamble: to produce wines whose fame will eventually go beyond Thailand’s borders.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThailand is pioneering \"new latitude\" viticulture in regions like Khao Yai, overcoming tropical heat and humidity through innovative pruning and canopy systems. Driven by royal influence and a shift toward sustainable farming, the industry is evolving from a status symbol into a culinary art, pairing high-quality local wines with the bold flavors of Thai cuisine.