The first grapes harvested confirm an excellent sanitary condition, although the crop is expected to have a lower production than last year.
The grape harvest in the Denomination of Origin Navarra has taken its first steps this weekend in localities of the Ribera Alta and Baja, where the harvesting of white varieties has begun. The campaign starts with production forecasts that, according to the productive surface and the hectares approved for green harvesting, will reach 40,257,624 kilos of grapes. This figure, prepared according to the estimates of the
The Viticulture and Oenology Section of the Government of Navarre (EVENA), represents a reduction of 6,37% for the 2024 harvest.
This year's vegetative cycle has been very similar to that of last season, although slightly later, with an average productive potential in the most representative varieties. The
Rainfall in June and early July, in some cases accompanied by hail, caused varying degrees of damage depending on the area. However, thanks to the efforts and
constant monitoring of the vineyards, the health of the grapes is currently optimal, which bodes well for high quality wines.
"The work and dedication of our wineries, especially at the beginning of the summer when the vineyards had to be closely tended after heavy rainfall, have been decisive.
to reach this level of quality. We face this moment with enthusiasm, convinced that, once again, we will make excellent wines".David Palacios, Chairman of the Board of Directors, says
Regulator.
The following will participate in this campaign 84 wineries and more than 1,400 wine-growing professionalswho will harvest the grapes from over 8,500 hectares of vineyards throughout the entire Appellation. The
The harvest, marked by the climatic diversity of the five winegrowing areas -Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Baja Montaña, Valdizarbe and Tierra Estella-, will progressively advance and will extend throughout the year.
approximately two months.
The white grapes covered in this historic wine region that are already being harvested or will be harvested in the coming weeks include Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Viura,
Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc and Onecawhile the inks cover Garnacha Tinta, Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Garnacha Gris.. All of them
will give rise to the renowned Navarra D.O. wines -white, rosé and red- that stand out for their freshness and character, the result of a territory that combines winegrowing tradition and a privileged enclave in the heart of the region.
the north of the Iberian Peninsula with some of the most northerly vineyards in the country.
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