The Montsant Designation of Origin has just kicked off the 2018 vintage with a delay of about ten days. This, compared to the previous campaign, which was unusually advanced. Forecasts for this year are optimistic with regard to production.
It is estimated that the increase compared to last year will place this vintage at levels close to the average. In the DO Montsant it is set between 7,5 and 8 million kilos.
Rise of the Grape Harvest in Montsant for these reasons
The strong increase in rainfall compared to previous years, with figures reaching 45% more in areas such as Falset, is one of the main reasons for this increase in production. On the other hand, the pressure of fungal diseases has not affected yields. In addition, the ripening of the grapes has been correct. In this way the vines have reached a harvest of excellent quality.
The president of DO Montsant, Pilar Just, is confident that this "will be a good campaign, as indicated by technical factors." Furthermore, "after the pilot test last year, this will be the first year in which a harvest protocol will be carried out to guarantee the traceability and final quality of our product," he explained.
This protocol begins with a control of the wine registry. It has been created with the aim of continuing to provide quality guarantees. Both consumers and professionals in the world of wine.
The harvest has started with the harvest of white varieties in the southern part of DO Montsant, traditionally the earliest area. The differences between the areas that make up the DO Montsant mean that the harvest lasts up to two months. This is demonstrated by zoning studies.
In addition, important time margins are detected between the wineries that are in the south and north. Differences between those of Montroig and Darmos and those of Cornudella and Ulldemolins. The peak of the harvest in DO Montsant will arrive in mid-September. Predictably, all the wineries that make up the DO will already be harvesting their vines.
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