2018 Harvest Report

Bodegas Manzanos has released its comprehensive report on the 2018 harvest, providing detailed insights into grape quality, yields, and the winemaking outlook for the vintage. The report confirms that the 2018 harvest produced fruit of excellent quality across all varieties and growing regions. The harvest campaign extended over several weeks, beginning with the white varieties in late August and concluding with the final red grape pickings in late October. Total yields were in line with expectations, with the quality of the fruit exceeding initial projections. The report details the specific characteristics of each grape variety harvested, including sugar levels, acidity measurements, and phenolic ripeness indicators. Tempranillo, the flagship variety of both Rioja and Navarra, showed particularly strong performance with deep color and concentrated flavors. Looking ahead, the winemaking team has outlined plans for the new vintage, including decisions about oak aging programs, blending strategies, and the selection of wines for the Gran Reserva and Reserva categories.