Somontano concludes record earliest grape harvest with 17 million kg

The Somontano Denomination of Origin has concluded its grape harvest, recording a total of 17,091,192 kilograms of grapes. This campaign marks the earliest start and finish in the history of the designation, beginning on July 30 and ending on September 25.

The final volume exceeded initial forecasts and returns the harvest to the ten-year average of over 17 million kilograms. The average yield was 5,155 kilograms per hectare, an increase from the 4,602 kilograms per hectare recorded in 2025.

Red grapes accounted for 57% of the total, led by Cabernet Sauvignon (2,866,730 kg) and Merlot (2,608,901 kg). White grapes made up 43% of the harvest, with Chardonnay being the most prominent variety at 4,534,909 kg, followed by Gewürztraminer (1,677,374 kg).