Optimism for Vinalopó grapes
Spain
Tuesday 13 December 2011
MD
Production is expected to reach 1.5 million kilos, one of the best in terms of quality in recent years.
The recent rains have not affected the harvest which promises to be one of the best in terms of quality in recent years.
The Control Board has given an optimistic assessment of the final part of the harvest. Nearly 1.5 million kgs of Vinalopó table grapes will be offered to consumers. Demand is increasing and appears strengthened by the tradition of the grapes which promise 'good luck' - 12 grapes on December 31 brings luck for the coming year.
Supported
in Spain, the demand for Embolsada del Vinalopó grapes is also starting to grow in France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Portugal and Italy.
Each grape on the vine is protected by a paper bag that will provide a unique maturation process. Embolsada del Vinalopó is the only bagged grape in the world to hold a Denomination of Origin.
Each grape on the vine is protected by a paper bag that will provide a unique maturation process. Embolsada del Vinalopó is the only bagged grape in the world to hold a Denomination of Origin.
source : uva vinalopo org