The first weeks of the year are traditionally marked by the beginning of the Garibaldi grape harvest, as harvest time is one of the most anticipated periods in Serra Gaúcha.
Certainly the drought that has occurred in recent months, the perspective is that the 2020 crop will be better than what was being projected a few weeks ago.
In addition, the trucks are already starting to transport loads of grapes to the wineries in the urban perimeter and in the interior of the municipality.
Production 2020
The movement of loads of fruit should continue until mid-March. This year, one of the biggest concerns of producers was the drought.
However, the excess or lack of rain is extremely important for the development of the vines and for the production of quality grapes.
Data released by producer cooperatives, so there are locations in the Serra Gaucho where it hasn't rained substantially for more than 30 days.
Ricardo Morari, oenologist at Cooperativa Vinícola Garibaldi says that in the first reception of the grapes of the vintage, optimism regarding the quality of the bunches has prevailed.
Although the grape harvest, all its festivities and possibilities for experiences take place from January to March.
In the summer season there are several experiences being offered in Serra Gaúcha, but without a doubt, the most popular is the one that provides the real contact with the wine culture.
According to Luciano Rebelatto, president of the Family Farming Union of Garibaldi, Boa Vista do Sul and Coronel Pilar, also vice-president of the Commission.
Despite the drought, which greatly affected production, we are expecting a better crop than the projected one. Still, expected break from 35% to 40%.
“We had an absence of rain in the last few days, which ended up favoring and also anticipating the maturation of early grapes, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir”.
However, they will carry out the harvesting and treading of the grapes, in addition to fraternizing and enjoying bread, salamis, cups, cheeses, grostoli, sfregolá, bruschetta.
