Successful grape harvest in Salzburg – salzburg.ORF.at
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The grape harvest began on Monday in the middle of the city of Salzburg. At the foot of the Rainberg or at Mönchsberg, special vines thrive on the southwest side. Salzburg is not a classic wine-growing region. Nevertheless, winemakers have dared to make wine in recent years and have produced some fine wines.
This vineyard by the saddle between Mönchsberg and Rainberg directly above Sinnhubstraße in Leopoldskron exactly ten years ago. 2,500 vines have been planted in a south-west facing position on one hectare. Harvesting has been going on here for seven years.
This year the climate is particularly favorable
This year we are looking forward to a particularly good vintage, as vineyard owner Oskar Franzmaier describes: “We took a little longer this year for the harvest. We took the last rays of the sun with us for the development of the grapes. That worked out quite well this year. “
Waited for sunny days
The weather at the time of harvest is also important for the quality, as the vineyard owner Patricia Trausnitz explains: “It shouldn’t rain one day before the harvest so that the grape is nice and dry. There should be no rainwater. And of course, the sugar content of the grapes is also measured before the harvest. It is very important that it fits. The fruit needs a certain degree of ripeness. “
Keltern takes over partners in Styria
Because of the good climate this year, one not only expects a promising vintage, but also a rich harvest: “A lot of sun is important. And cold rain is bad in spring. “
Under the gaze and some onlookers (horse dog) Monday and the 20 harvest workers were at work from the early morning. Immediately after the harvest, the grapes are processed further: “We have a cooperation partner in Styria who presses this for us.”
Exclusive sparkling wine as a result
“Mönchsberg Sparkling” is the name of the result: “It has a raspberry-like taste that is very suitable as an aperitif.” This year it will be 1,500 bottles again. They go to the catering trade and selected shops.