The grape harvest begins in the Serra Gaúcha.

The Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar on Thursday (29) records the beginning of the grape harvest in the administrative region of Caxias do Sul, with the collection of early varieties. According to the survey, “the grape harvest has begun in most wineries,” with results considered adequate in quantity and quality and sugar content within the standards, despite the occurrence of rains during the period. The late-cycle cultivars are in maturation and continue to receive phytosanitary treatments, mainly for the prevention of ripe rot and downy mildew. In the market, Emater/RS-Ascar informs that, at Ceasa/Serra, the Niágara grape intended for in natura consumption is sold at an average price of R$ 5.17 per kilo, while, in direct sales at the property, producers receive between R$ 3.00 and R$ 4.00 per kilo. The cultivars Itália, Rubi, Benitaka, BRS Clara, and BRS Vitória are intended for the table grape market, with prices between R$ 7.00 and R$ 10.00 per kilo. In the ...