In cool of Portugal night, its time to pick grapesLast Updated: October 02, 2025, 17:15 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Vimieiro (Portugal), Oct 2 (AP) Under a moonlit sky and the glow of headlamps, workers gingerly pluck grape clusters while much of Portugal sleeps. Recommended StoriesThe night harvest is a time-honoured practice in viticulture, meant to preserve the freshness of grapes and shield them from the adverse effects of daytime heat, sunlight and oxidation. Foreman Vitor Lucas, 55, says he prefers the night harvest, even though there are some warm nights at the start of August. top videos View all Swipe Left For Next Video View allThe wine harvest here usually ends in September or October. (AP) SKS SKSFirst Published: October 02, 2025, 17:15 ISTNews agency-feeds In cool of Portugal night, its time to pick grapesDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.