Emiliana Closes its 2022 Harvest with Grapes of Great Quality

Historically, the harvest period has always meant a logistical challenge. Once the process starts, work doesn’t stop. Cristián Rodríguez, the vineyard’s General Manager, stated that

its success wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment of Emiliana’s collaborators, who, under harsh conditions, with rain, mud, and long working days, were able to carry it forward.

“We were in a bit of a hurry due to the forecast of rains. Additionally, and for some time now, harvests have created logistical and operational complications because of the lack of people to work in the fields. But with the precise planning of the agricultural team and the commitment of our workers, we were able to pick all the grapes before the rains, allowing us to achieve healthy fruit. I definitively take off my hat to the team and thank them all,” Rodriguez added.

Regarding yields, Andrés Aparicio, Viticultural Manager, mentioned a slight decrease compared to 2021. But he added that what really matters is that it was a qualitative and healthy harvest. “We managed to finish it in a good way, just before the arrival of the rains that could have caused fungus in the fruit. And thanks to this early harvest, we will be able to deliver fresh wines with nice acidities.”

As for the quality of this harvest, Aparicio points out our Chardonnay from the Limarí Valley and the ripenesses reached by the red varieties. Regarding the future harvests, Cristián Rodriguez affirms that the lack of water will affect many valleys, something that should lead the whole country to a deeper reflection since it will undoubtedly affect the viticultural sector.

Andrés Aparicio agrees with him: “There will be indeed less and less water, with high temperatures and sudden climate events, such as frosts or heat waves. This is why it is so important to have healthy and balanced vineyards that can withstand this type of stress. The organic and biodynamic agriculture that we practice at Emiliana moves precisely in that direction, as it allows for a natural expression of the vineyard and helps to better face these climatic phenomena.”

The success of the 2022 vintage will allow Emiliana to maintain an optimal production level amidst an increasing demand after the winery achieved another milestone in 2021, with sales for the year reaching more than one million cases.