The amount collected in the harvest of the DO Rioja this year it would be around 385 million kg of grapes. Of that total, 187 million would have entered the winery in the Rioja Alta area, 109 in Rioja Oriental and 89 in Rioja Alavesa. Likewise, 342 would be red grape and 43 of White grape. Thus, from DOCa Rioja the harvest ends and the conclusion shown by this closure is a less vigor in the vineyard. But this translates into a add more moderate, conditioned by less compact bunches and smaller grapes. Of course, this marks the keys when it comes to guaranteeing the maximum quality. Optimism for it to be a unique year and to frame in the history of the Denomination it is high. Find out why.
A "unique" year after this harvest of the DO Rioja
That alignment of factors, along with the outstanding health status, “Would make this vintage something unique. Although it is still too early to advance results, we have high hopes. Could be remembered as a memorable year for the history of Rioja wine ”, he assures Paul Frank, director of the Control Body of the DOCa.
The good vegetative state of the vineyard has been key to achieving these results. All of this is the result of the effort made by the 14.800 winegrowers and 600 wineries of the Denomination. In addition to the operation of more than 200 harvest technicians and assistants who work in the Regulatory Council.
As for the that wines made after this harvest of the DO Rioja, "First impressions on quality are very encouraging." “The rains occurred just at the optimal times and the vegetative conditions have been extraordinary throughout the year. This, without a doubt, will be able to obtain balanced wines with great aromatic intensity and very good color extraction ”, he details. Franco.
The first discoveries they show, once again, a remarkable structure. Typical of the most traditional wines of Rioja. That, «together with their very good aromatic definition, contribute to the idea that they are wines with good aging potential. We can affirm that this year's wines are promising ”. From the Control body, in particular, they highlight the balance between pH, acidity and alcohol.
There is no doubt that, according to the indications seen in the vineyard and in turn what the first discoveries, they are revealing that, the harvest of DO Rioja 2019 could be 'Harvest'. A vintage that will reflect the true mastery of time management by winegrowers and winemakers.
