1st harvest of table grapes in Sicily

With about 10 days ahead of the previous year's harvest of table grapes began in Sicily.

This year, the first table grape harvests began in Sicily. On the territory of Mazzarrone (Catania province) Giuseppe Guastella company began its harvest on May 7. With 700 kg of grape variety Black Magic to the excellent sugar content (13 ° Brix).

Produced in greenhouses without artificial heating, these grapes offer well-developed clusters and a uniform color. The commercialization is done on the Milan market. This first generation of black grapes will be followed by the first production of white grape varieties, Victoria variety.

source : uva da tavola com