Much like last year, the year 2024 has brought its fair share of challenges in the harvest. Overall, the 2023-2024 period was marked by quite dissimilar conditions between the northern, central, and southern regions of the country, where factors such as water scarcity and high temperatures have played a determining role.

In the Limarí Valley, for instance, the scarcity of rainfall has made a significant impact. With an 80% deficit in precipitation and affected reservoirs, coping with high temperatures exceeding 34°C in spring has been necessary. This combination has exacerbated the drought, affecting the availability of water in soils, rivers, and channels. Despite this landscape, our vineyards have managed to maintain their health, although bud break has been slightly delayed. However, grape maturity has been achieved earlier, following the trend of previous years.

In contrast, the Casablanca Valley has experienced a different scenario. Despite spring frosts, which slightly affected production, water availability is better than in previous years. Grapes are reaching maturity earlier, even surpassing some areas of the central valley, indicating an early harvest.

On the other hand, the Maipo Valley has enjoyed good water conditions and few production problems compared to other regions. Although minor damages from frosts have been recorded in mountainous areas, a good overall production is expected, albeit slightly lower than in previous years, due to the high heat experienced during the last three months.

In the Cachapoal Valley, the situation is quite stable. With greater water availability and minor delays in bud break, maintaining or even increasing production is expected. It is undoubtedly one of the valleys where production is expected to be regular and very similar to previous years.

Meanwhile, in the Maule Valley, there are very good water and phytosanitary conditions. Increases in production are expected in most vineyards, especially in those sectors severely affected by drought last season. This year, productions are significantly higher, representing a relief for a region that has faced constant challenges in recent years.

In the Itata Valley, the situation is similar, with greater water availability and bud breaks remaining in line with the average or slightly delayed. An increase in production is expected.

Finally, in the Malleco Valley, water conditions are favorable, but late frosts have affected production. Maintaining or even slightly decreasing production compared to previous years is expected.

In conclusion, the 2024 harvest in the Chilean valleys presents a mixed landscape of challenges and opportunities. Although climatic conditions have affected production throughout the country, our teams are once again demonstrating their adaptability and resilience. With a combination of innovation, technology, and traditional knowledge, they are working hard to ensure that this year’s harvest meets the quality and excellence expectations that characterize our portfolio.