Vinpro Technical Harvest Report 2025

Overview

Great excitement surrounds the fairytale that has unfolded throughout the 2025 season. Sustained mild and dry conditions have contributed to the production of excellent quality grapes. Estimated figures reported by viticulturists and producer cellars corroborate the trends identified early in the season. At the time of compiling this report (May 2025), the total harvest is estimated at 1,244 million tonnes, 11.4% higher than the exceptionally small 2024 harvest. Nonetheless, the 2025 production remains comparatively low relative to the average annual production recorded over the past two decades. The primary contributing factors continue to be the decline and ageing of the national vineyard area, which decreased by 1 304 ha in the past year and currently sits at 86 544 ha.

The 2024 post-harvest period was characterised by warm, dry and windy conditions, which promoted optimal canopy functioning and supported the accumulation of carbohydrate reserves. Below-average rainfall during autumn and early winter delayed the vineyards’ recovery following the harvest. Although record rainfall in July (Figure OS 1) reversed the trend and led to flooding along riverbanks for the third consecutive year, damage was largely limited to infrastructure. The winter rains were sufficient to replenish storage dams, securing adequate irrigation supplies for the growing season. Although cold accumulation was generally sufficient (Figure OS 2) , certain regions experienced cultivar-specific challenges due to below-average figures. The growing season

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