2019 Harvest Kickoff: First Grapes Arrive

The first batches of white grapes have arrived at Manzanos facilities, officially marking the start of the 2019 harvest season. The early arrivals, primarily Viura and Chardonnay varieties, show promising signs of quality, with clean fruit and excellent sugar-acid balance. The early harvest of white varieties is a critical step that sets the tone for the entire campaign. These grapes are typically picked at dawn when temperatures are coolest, preserving their freshness and aromatic intensity for the production of crisp, vibrant white wines. At the winery, the processing team has been preparing for weeks, calibrating equipment and organizing logistics to handle the incoming fruit with maximum care and efficiency. The goal is to move grapes from vineyard to tank as quickly as possible to preserve their quality. With the white harvest underway, attention now turns to monitoring the red grape varieties, particularly Tempranillo and Garnacha, which will be picked in the coming weeks as they reach their ideal ripeness levels.