German winegrowers made 3 percent less wine last year

Published 2022년 1월 23일

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Despite the varied climatic conditions, which included cool temperatures and frequent rains leading to fungal diseases, wine and must production in Germany remained steady in 2021 compared to the previous year, as reported by Destatis. The weather conditions in 2021 were a departure from those in the previous three years, which were marked by heat and drought, resulting in an early harvest. The 2021 vintage saw a shift in quality over quantity, with September's favorable weather conditions aiding grape ripening. The production was predominantly white wines, accounting for 68% of the total, while red wines, including rosé, made up 32%.

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In 2021, wine and must production was approximately at the level of the previous year, according to figures from the German statistical office Destatis. The 2021 wine year was significantly different from the three previous years. While heat and drought characterized the 2018 to 2020 vintages and led to an early harvest, cool temperatures in 2021 slowed growth. In addition, frequent rains made fungal diseases such as downy mildew a problem for many vintners. The climatic conditions in September then favored the ripening of the grapes, which had a positive effect on the quality, but no longer had any effect on the harvest volume. In 2020, the amount produced was below average, especially as it was a dry summer for the third year in a row. ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst