Harvest 2013
2013 seems to be a great year and one of the best in recent years , due to the fact that this year we had a very good growth cycle , with mild winters , normal temperatures , satisfactory rainfall and warm spring while there were no heat waves in during the ripening of the grapes.
The winter was mild, avoiding
the danger of frost. There was no particular rainfall
during April and May
and the rains of June restored the water stocks of the soil . During maturation and harvest there was no particular rain and the
daily temperatures were high, but not extreme over
37 ° C. Especially in the period of summer , the cool evenings in combination with the light breeze, helped smooth ripening in cooler temperatures than usual. No illnesses were observed which
is the key element for the success of a wine. Compared to
previous years the fruit setting
increased with the result that yields were 20 % higher. The production of 2013 is expected to be very high quality as a
result of weather conditions that permitted a smooth maturation. The optimal aromatic ripening was
achieved and the excellent summer conditions ensured the
high quality . The white wines this year
are expected to be very aromatic with pleasantly high
acidity and
a good alcohol degree, while red wines seems to also have very good phenolic ripeness, rich flavor, color
maturity structure and
are capable of aging .
The 2013 wine
harvest will consolidate the superiority of Drama
region and of Greece in wine production internationaly.
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