Plague of locusts threatens Italian vineyards
I had no idea that swarms of locusts could move that fast.By John Phillips in Rome
Published: 23 July 2005
Freak swarms of locusts devouring vineyards in and around the northern Italian province of Alessandria, sometimes moving at speeds of up to 30mph, are threatening this year's production of a venerable wine.
The centre of the locust invasion is the town of Cerrina on the border between the provinces of Alessandria and Asti, the home of the famous Barbera label as well as sparkling Spumante wine.
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