In Portugal, a startling event unfolded as two massive tanks at the Levira Distillery burst, unleashing a flood of red wine down a street. These tanks held a staggering 2.2 million liters of wine, equivalent to filling a swimming pool.
The unexpected rupture occurred in Sao Lourenco do Bairro on September 10, just as winemakers were preparing to bottle the vast quantity of wine. Video footage captured the spectacle of a massive, fast-moving river of red wine flowing down a hill, leaving locals in awe.
The flood’s magnitude prompted an environmental alert to prevent contamination of the nearby Certima River. In response, Distillers Levira took steps to dredge the wine-soaked land. This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability in the world of winemaking and underscores the importance of managing such situations to protect the environment.
