By Aurelia Munoz •
Published: 28 Nov 2024 • 11:44
• 1 minute read
Despite a 20% drop in grape production due to adverse weather, Mallorcan winemakers celebrate the exceptional quality of the 2024 harvest.
The Petits Cellers Association, which represents 49 wineries on the island, has described this year’s harvest as ‘very good,’ in spite of the challenges posed by adverse climate conditions.
A total of 3,993,848 kilograms of grapes were harvested, yielding 2,546,560 litres of wine, a decrease from the 5 million kilograms recorded during the previous harvest.
Wineries are adapting to climate challenges
Guillem Vicens, President of Petits Cellers, highlighted that high temperatures, drought, and lack of rain have underscored the impact of climate change on vine cultivation. He noted that vine growers have had to pay close attention to how their plants respond to these conditions, with the vines demonstrating an impressive ability to adapt to the extreme weather experienced in recent months.
Of the 2,546,560 litres of wine produced, 48.47 per cent was red wine (1,234,258 litres), 36.02 per cent white wine (917,194 litres), and 15.24 per cent rosé wine (388,227 litres), with a small proportion of 0.27 per cent (6,881 litres) allocated to sweet wines.
Small producers account for 54.81 per cent of the wine produced on the island, according to the association.
Breaking down the total production, 1,656,981 litres were categorised under VT Mallorca, 331,560 litres under DO Binissalem, 226,219 litres under DO Pla i Llevant, 325,000 litres under VT Illes Balears, and 6,800 litres under VT Serra de Tramuntana-Costa Nord.
In summary, Mallorcan winemakers are pleased with this year’s wine. Wineries have placed special emphasis on local grape varieties and meticulous production techniques.
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Aurelia Munoz
Aurelia is a writer, Spanish teacher, and translator based in Mallorca. With a deep passion for linguistics, education, and literature, she treasures family life and finds joy in exploring the island’s mountains and scenic nature trails.
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