In this photographic report, we wanted to capture, in broad strokes, how we experience the harvest at our winery in Petra, in the Pla de Mallorca.
The start of the harvest is always dictated by the climate and, above all, by three key factors of the grape: its ideal sugar level, its correct acidity, and the optimal ripeness of its skin. They set the rules. So, when these values indicate it’s time, we get to work.
Waking up early helps us avoid the hottest hours and rewards us with the precious morning light and its tranquility. So, with the first light of day, the harvesters’ routine begins. Among the vineyard rows, dozens of expert hands cut each bunch with precision and almost without pause, filling our red crates with shiny grapes. Despite the constant effort, the work rhythm resembles a choreography where each hand and each person plays an important role. Every grape is a small jewel that marks the beginning of the winemaking process.
The sight of the vineyards dotted with harvesters will accompany us for weeks. And so will the hustle and bustle of trucks and tractors transporting the grapes inside the winery.
Once the grapes enter, the sorting stage begins, in which the bunches are carefully selected and any defective grapes are discarded.
If you happen to visit us during the harvest, you can witness this process firsthand (which is why we always say that no two visits are the same).
After sorting, the grapes become must and begin the magical process of fermentation, which takes place in different ways depending on the type of wine we are making and the criteria of our winemakers, Pilar and Jaume. During this silent transformation, the yeasts work their magic: they convert the sugar into alcohol and start shaping the wine’s personality. Finally, whether in barrels, bottles, or tanks, the final maturation phase will define the nuances, aromas, and complexity of each wine.
There is no magic formula to define each wine, only the experience and keen eye of our winemaking team. And while we have our “secrets,” I’m afraid you’ll have to discover them with your own tasting skills.
The harvest, therefore, is much more than picking grapes. It is a collective effort and the starting point of a process where every step matters. With patience and expertise, each fruit of the land is transformed into a wine with unique nuances that make it special.
