{"id":8943,"date":"2024-06-18T17:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T17:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casalgarcia.com\/harvest-at-quinta-da-aveleda-a-tradition-full-of-alegria\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T17:20:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:20:46","slug":"harvest-at-quinta-da-aveleda-a-tradition-full-of-alegria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casalgarcia.com\/en\/harvest-at-quinta-da-aveleda-a-tradition-full-of-alegria\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest at Quinta da Aveleda: a tradition full of Alegria"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”h2-title”]\n
We’ll explain how the different stages of the Alegria harvest take place:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”numbered-title”]1. The timing of Alegria[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You need to know, before you start, when is the best time for the harvest. The vineyard team at Quinta da Aveleda knows that the important thing is the clues left by nature. You need to taste the grapes while they’re still on the vine, in order to choose the right moment.<\/p>\n
This is the only way to discover when the grapes have reached the perfect balance between sugars, acidity and flavour. The experience and sensitivity of the professionals is the key to getting it right. Think of it as an open-air tasting![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”numbered-title”]2. The harvest[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that the grapes have been approved, it’s time to start harvesting. Nowadays, the process is more technological, with mechanised harvesting of the grapes from the vines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”numbered-title”]3. Careful transport[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The grape transport phase begins as soon as the harvest is over. This process is done in small boxes to prevent the grapes from getting crushed.<\/p>\n
The sooner they are made into wine, the better, to ensure they maintain their integrity and avoid premature fermentation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”numbered-title”]4. Destemming and crushing, the traditional image of the grape harvest[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At this stage, the grapes are carefully separated from the stalks. It’s a job that requires dexterity and care, like a preparation ritual.<\/p>\n
The grapes are then crushed so that the skin of the grape bursts and the juice emerges to form the must. Each one of the grapes contributes to the wine with its own personality.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”h2-title”]\n
It is this process that precedes the production of our wines, which are ideal for unforgettable moments with family or friends. A unique experience that really deserves a visit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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