Grape harvest in Greece started 10 days to 3 weeks earlier this year

Published 2024년 8월 17일

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The grape harvest in Greece has started earlier this year due to high temperatures and drought, with some regions starting up to 3 weeks earlier than usual. Despite the early harvest, vintners and winemakers are optimistic about the lack of disease damage and similar production levels to last year. However, concerns have been raised about the quality of the grapes and wine, as the early ripening may result in less aroma and potentially sweeter grapes with reduced acidity.

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Grape harvest in Greece started 10 days to 3 weeks earlier this year depending on the region. The reason - meteorological conditions, in which the dominant factor is high temperatures and drought. Vintners and winemakers are adapting their plans as they go and realize that the weather will affect the aroma of the wine they will produce, reports the Greek website Ypaithros. Over 100 days of vintage in Sicily this year Even in Naoussa, where the grape harvest begins after August 20, the harvest for Merlot has begun. Vintners will also start earlier in Amintaio, where the first grapes are harvested in September, says Stelios Boutaris, winemaker and secretary general of the Greek Wine Association (SEO). In Santorini, the favorite of millions, this year's small harvest has already been harvested. No one talks about prices on the island because there are no grapes to give. Meanwhile, the grape harvest is underway in Crete, Daphnes and Sitia. Foreign varieties are already harvested in ...

Source: Agri