After two years of intense drought, the rains of March and April have brought a breath of hope to our vineyards in Terra Alta . At Celler Piñol , we are excitedly celebrating one of the most anticipated moments in the vine's vegetative cycle: bud break .
What is vine budding?
Budding is the first visible phase of the grapevine's annual cycle. After the winter rest period, the vines begin to awaken and show their first green shoots. It's a clear sign that the plant is resuming its activity and preparing for a new wine-growing season.
This process marks the beginning of spring in the vineyard . Where before we saw only seemingly inert wood, now life emerges with vigor. Each bud is a promise: of future bunches, of the harvest, of wine.
Rains that save crops
After a long period of water scarcity, the arrival of rain has been vital to ensuring the soil's water balance and proper plant development. The rainfall in March and April has allowed for even and vigorous budding , key to the future quality of the grapes.
A key moment for the winegrower
Bud break is not only a beautiful phenomenon, it's also crucial from an agronomic point of view. From this point on, the vineyard requires constant monitoring: growth control, disease protection, and environmental care to ensure the plants develop healthily.
At Celler Piñol , each sprout is the beginning of a story
In our family vineyard, we experience bud break with excitement. Years of experience have taught us that each new vintage begins here , in those tiny green shoots that timidly emerge between the vines.
This rebirth marks the starting point of a new journey toward wine. A journey that combines tradition, patience, work, and respect for the land.
