Spain expects one of the shortest harvests in history and with excellent quality

The grape harvest is progressing in Spain with more and more wine-growing areas harvesting at temperatures over 30 degrees, which leads to the grapes drying out and producing a shortfall; thus, one of the shortest campaigns in recent years and history is expected, but with "excellent" grape quality. All forecasts from agricultural organizations and Cooperatives consulted by Efeagro point to a harvest lower than last year's, which at 36.8 million hectoliters was already one of the shortest. For example, the estimate of the harvest that Agro-food Cooperatives released yesterday for 2025 has suffered a decrease of approximately 9% compared to the first estimate, standing at 34 million hectoliters of wine and must for this campaign. Among the causes, high temperatures, drought, and also diseases such as "mildew," of special relevance in Andalusia, according to the technicians. Shortfall yes, but excellent quality The president of the Viticultural Sector Council, Fernando Ezquerro, ...