The Jerez Cooperative Nuestra Señora de las
Angustias, the largest in the area, has begun harvesting an estimated 14
million kilos of grapes from 200 growers and 1,200 hectares of vineyard from
all over the Sherry region. This represents about 18% of the total harvest. The
25 staff at the winery have been working to ensur everything is clean and working correctly
in preparation for the “avalanche” to come.
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| The presses being prepared at Angustias (foto: MAGonzalez,Diario de Jerez) |
Since the weather has been rather odd this year,
the grapes took ages to ripen and then ripened rapidly causing a slight worry
about higher than usual acidity. The principal parameter for the decision to
pick is the Beaumé reading which is fine, but acidity levels have delayed
picking. The harvest is expected to last till 15th September
approximately and be around 10% bigger than last year.
Throughout the region,
over 7 million kilos have already been picked, roughly 6 million in Jerez with
an average Beaumé reading of 11.45° and 1 million in Trebujena, averaging 10.72°,
but these readings will rise as the harvest progresses. The cooler coastal
areas are still waiting.
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