The advance of the harvest in the DO Valencia it has become widespread in most production areas. A good quality harvest, although with decreases in production, which vary according to sub-zones.
Forecasts in DO Valencia
At Clarian, we find municipalities such as The Font de la Figuera in which the peculiar weather conditions have led to an advance in the ripening of the grapes. It is up to three weeks, according to Jorge Caus, Winemaker at Bodegas La Viña. It ensures that the white harvest is already in the final stage.
In inks there is a large part of grapes already harvested, leaving varieties such as Monastrell and the Cabernet Franc. Regarding the quantity, he explains that a slight decrease of 15 percent is estimated in relation to the previous campaign.
Likewise, Pablo Calatayud, owner and oenologist of other of the most representative wineries in this area, Celler del Roure, in Moixent, It confirms the advance of the harvest in this area, which began on August 7.
It will be with the white varieties Macabeo, Chardonnay and inks Garnacha Tintorera and Merlot. It will continue with the collection of the M and Petit Verdot in a week or two.
In relation to the quality of the grape, a very good harvest, but with variations in the volume of the harvest that varies according to plots.
Next start in Moscatel and Valentino
The harvest in the Moscatel subzone will begin in the coming days in the municipalities of Godelleta, Turís and Cheste. A good quality harvest is also expected and a production very similar to the previous season.
An increase in the harvest of the Muscatel, greater than 10 percent in the Cheste Cooperative. Everything as explained by Fernando Tarín, winemaker of this wine company.
En Valentino, the beginning of the harvest will take place next week. About 10 days ahead of the previous campaign, says Luis Cervera, manager of Wineries El Villar.
He explains that the health of the fruit is expected to be very good, due to the absence of rot and the good ripening of the grapes. Although it is estimated that there will be a reduction in production of 15 percent.
Finally, in the Alto Turia subzone there is still no expected date of harvest.
