Scoopfeeds — Intelligent news, curated.
These winemakers believe melody makes better wine: 'Right after bottling, we play Beethoven on a loop'
international

These winemakers believe melody makes better wine: 'Right after bottling, we play Beethoven on a loop'

Le Monde (English) · May 21, 2026, 10:52 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

In the vineyards, while fermenting or even during aging, some winemakers use various melodies that they believe stimulate the vines, protect them from disease or intensify the wine's aromas.

Read full story on Le Monde (English) → More top stories

Also covered by

Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from Le Monde (English) alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place. Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop