The 2025 harvest began with a humid winter and moderate temperatures.
Budbreak was relatively late, forecasting a lower yield.
Spring was very rainy, with cold temperatures that slowed the growth of the shoots. This large amount of water caused an early and severe outbreak of downy mildew, unlike anything previously seen. Treatments began a month earlier than usual and were applied twice as often.
Summer arrived with cool months in June and July, and it continued raining through June, ending in early July. August was warm, with nearly 20 days of extreme temperatures, accelerating the ripening. September was perfect for phenolic ripening, with daytime temperatures between 22 and 25°C and nighttime temperatures between 7 and 10°C. This resulted in complete phenolic maturity with alcohol levels of 12.5%, something not seen in many years. Rain fell in some areas in mid-September, lowering the alcohol level and helping the skins to mature.
The harvest began on September 17 with Viura from San Vicente de la Sonsierra and ended on October 10 in Badarán. It was a precise harvest, with very selective picking in each vineyard plot, seeking skin maturity and good acidity without emphasizing high alcohol levels.
A paradoxical vintage, with ripe skins and low alcohol. A great year that offers wines that are approachable and highly enjoyable.