{"id":22955,"date":"2025-11-05T11:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/?p=22955"},"modified":"2025-11-06T19:04:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:04:33","slug":"csws-expanded-vines-life-cycle-along-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/csws-expanded-vines-life-cycle-along-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"CSWS Expanded: Vine&#8217;s Life Cycle Along the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-1583496530\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1583496530 {\n  padding-top: 4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row hide-for-medium\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1362479134\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-549898448\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1644514485\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p align=\"justify\">The vine is a perennial plant whose annual journey from budburst to harvest drives every step of sherry viticulture. In the Jerez region, this cycle follows a solid and important pattern shaped by <strong>climate and tradition.<\/strong> The vine enters dormancy in winter, awakens in spring, flowers and sets fruit in early summer, ripens through veraison, and finally yields grapes for <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2024-sherry-harvest-report\/\">harvest<\/a>. Each of these stages must be carefully managed \u2013 a timing critical to the flavor and quality of Jerez\u2019s wines. In other words, <strong>understanding the vine life cycle in Jerez is fundamental:<\/strong> it is the foundation on which growers schedule pruning, rain-capture, canopy work and picking to produce the most expressive grapes possible.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1644514485 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1187589174\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2190736214\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Reading time:<\/strong> 5 Minutes<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Mario Mu\u00f1oz Gonz\u00e1lez<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> 11\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Blog<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2190736214 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-2190736214 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1187589174 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row show-for-small\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-127522166\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-969728076\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4281828814\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4281828814 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p align=\"justify\">The vine is a perennial plant whose annual journey from budburst to harvest drives every step of sherry viticulture. In the Jerez region, this cycle follows a solid and important pattern shaped by <strong>climate and tradition.<\/strong> The vine enters dormancy in winter, awakens in spring, flowers and sets fruit in early summer, ripens through veraison, and finally yields grapes for <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2024-sherry-harvest-report\/\">harvest<\/a>. Each of these stages must be carefully managed \u2013 a timing critical to the flavor and quality of Jerez\u2019s wines. In other words, <strong>understanding the vine life cycle in Jerez is fundamental:<\/strong> it is the foundation on which growers schedule pruning, rain-capture, canopy work and picking to produce the most expressive grapes possible.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1129243578\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-115283749\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Tiempo de lectura:&lt;\/strong&gt; 7Minutes&lt;strong&gt;Author:&lt;\/strong&gt;Mario Mu\u00f1oz Gonz\u00e1lez &lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;\/strong&gt; 11\/05\/2025&lt;strong&gt;Category:&lt;\/strong&gt; Blog<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-115283749 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-115283749 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1129243578 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1129243578 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-784202088\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1867008835\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE VINE\u2019S LIFE CYCLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">In the calcareous soils of the region  (<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/albariza-queen-of-soils-in-the-sherry-region\/\">albariza <\/a>soil), a mature vine lives around 30\u201335 years. Over that lifespan, its annual cycle repeats like clockwork. Throughout spring and summer the vines are cooled or heated by the two prevailing winds \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/\">humid poniente<\/a> from the west and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/\"> hot levante<\/a> from the east \u2013 while the region\u2019s 3,000+ hours of summer sunlight drive photosynthesis. Rainfall (about 600\u202fmm per year) mostly falls in autumn and winter, and albariza soil acts like a sponge, soaking up winter rains to sustain the vines in the dry months. <strong>In short, Jerez\u2019s warm sunny climate with mild winters shapes every palomino grape growth stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You can expand your knowledge about albariza and its role in the region here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qkIhjcya3c\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/albariza-queen-of-soils-in-the-sherry-region\/\">Albariza: Queen of Soils in the Sherry Region<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Albariza: Queen of Soils in the Sherry Region&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/albariza-queen-of-soils-in-the-sherry-region\/embed\/#?secret=1ijEZOfb2d#?secret=qkIhjcya3c\" data-secret=\"qkIhjcya3c\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Vine development in Jerez can unfold in<strong> six stages: dormancy, weeping, budburst, flowering\/fruit set, veraison, and harvest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Dormancy:<\/strong> In winter the vine is largely at rest.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Weeping:<\/strong> Sap, rich in water, sugars, and mineral salts, drips from pruning cuts as the plant awakens from its winter dormancy.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Budburst:<\/strong> Green buds explode into shoots and leaves.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Flowering:<\/strong> By mid spring those shoots flower, yielding grape clusters that will swell through the hot days.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Veraison:<\/strong> As summer approaches, veraison (the onset of ripening) turns the clusters soft, sweet and golden \u2013 a clear signal that harvest is approaching.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Harvest:<\/strong> Finally, during mid-August harvest (vendimia) takes place. Grapes are only picked at their peak. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In Jerez, palomino grapes typically sprout in late March and reach ripeness by mid August. This annual cycle must be watched carefully because any delay or stress can throw off sugar levels, acidity and overall grape quality.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cepa.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">WHY UNDERSTANDING THE VINE\u2019S CYCLE IS ESSENTIAL TO SHERRY PRODUCTION<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">In the region, timing is everything. The quality of sherry wine depends on grapes at just the right stage of maturity, which in turn depends on the vine\u2019s biology and local conditions. For example, palomino\u2019s early sprouting and summer harvest (around 11\u00b0 Baum\u00e9) yield lean, moderate acidity must ideal for dry styles, while a later harvest can produce richer fruit for sweet styles, such as <strong>dulce styles.<\/strong> Growers must schedule work \u2013 pruning, canopy management, harvest \u2013 to match the vine\u2019s development. In fact, Jerez\u2019s vineyard work is choreographed by the vine\u2019s cycle.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The result is a high level of control: by understanding when their vines bud, bloom and ripen, growers can <strong>foresee and  influence the final wine style. <\/strong>For instance, harvesting at night \u2013 a growing trend \u2013 keeps palomino clusters cool, preserving their delicate flavors and balance. Getting these aspects right means the difference between the fresh acidity of a fino and the oxidized richness of an oloroso when going into the <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/how-is-sherry-aged\/\">solera and criadera system.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE SEASONAL STAGES OF THE VINE: A TIMELESS NATURAL RHYTHM<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">The vine\u2019s cycle can almost be viewed as a story in four chapters, one for each season.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">WINTER DORMANCY: THE VINE AT REST<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">During the cooler, rainy months the vine goes to a dormancy period, conserving energy and moisture. <strong>Leaves fall and sap retreats into the roots and trunk.<\/strong> In the region&#8217;s mild winters, hard frosts are rare \u2013 but growers still perform vital work. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vinedo-invierno.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Winter pruning is the most important task, done after leaf-fall but before the rains. This annual pruning, usually in <strong>January\u2013February, <\/strong>literally shapes the vine, fixing its bud count for the coming season and controlling next year\u2019s yield<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">As sherry regulations cap production (around 80\u202fhl\/ha), this pruning is crucial to limit quantity and ensure quality. Meanwhile, on <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/albariza-queen-of-soils-in-the-sherry-region\/\">albariza <\/a>hills the famous \u201caserpia\u201d is done:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Work in the Vineyard: Aserpia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In order to store water during the winter, \u201caserpia\u201d (also known as \u201calumbra\u201d), a job specific to this region, is carried out on the slopes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/albariza-queen-of-soils-in-the-sherry-region\/\">albariza <\/a>hillsides. After harvest, vineyard soil is banked up to form rectangular pools in which the autumn and winter rainwater can then be retained and stored, thus preventing it from running down the slopes and being lost at the bottom of the hills. During spring, the aserpia is also broken up and the soil is flattened by crumbling the albariza in order to seal the soil and thus avoid evaporation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Aserpia.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Winter dormancy is also when the vineyard is prepared \u2013 the roots are fed, water is stored, and the vines are hard-pruned into shape.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">SPRING BUDBURST: THE BEGINNING OF GROWTH<\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">With the return of warm, longer days, life returns to the vineyard. In Jerez the buds of palomino open up <strong>during March<\/strong> unleashing a flush of<strong> soft green shoots<\/strong> and leaves. This budburst signals the official start of the growing season. The <strong>vineyard comes alive:<\/strong> pruning scars sprout, new tendrils find the trellis, and the vine rapidly begins photosynthesizing. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Vineyard crews work to support this growth. One spring task is \u201ccastras\u201d, light green pruning to remove excess shoots and suckers. By cutting away any stray growth, the vine focuses its energy on the main fruiting canes and avoids unnecessary competition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Castra.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Simultaneously, the soil is cleaned up. The <strong>aserpiado <\/strong>ridges from winter <strong>are removed<\/strong> and the topsoil is closed up (\u201callanar\u201d in Spanish) to preserve moisture. Thanks to albariza\u2019s geological nature its surface hardens, creating a dense \u201ccrust\u201d preventing water and moisture from disappearing. Vines are tied up to the trellis wires so that the new shoot system is exposed to sun without tangling.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">All this vineyard work in Jerez supports the spring surge: by budburst and flowering time, each vine has a firm structure and <strong>open canopy to bear fruit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">FLOWERING AND FRUIT SET<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">As spring progresses, the vine\u2019s energy is devoted to flowering. In warm May\u2013June Jerez, clusters of small, pale flowers emerge on the shoots, each flower a future grape. Pollination leads to fruit set, and tiny green berries begin to form in clusters. Summer is the growth season: leaves grow thick, the canopy expands, and grapes start swelling. The vineyard is often surprisingly green during these months thanks to the Poniente wind\u2019s humidity.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Deepen in the most iconic region\u2019s winds: poniente and levante with this article: <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dWAmPKSNel\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/\">Sherry region climate: Winds in the Sherry region<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sherry region climate: Winds in the Sherry region&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/embed\/#?secret=V4UVUilGVD#?secret=dWAmPKSNel\" data-secret=\"dWAmPKSNel\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Growers continue to manage the canopy \u2013 lifting wires, trimming leaves if needed (recastra)\u2013 to ensure adequate sunlight and air flow. This helps the fruit ripen evenly and prevents diseases.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">By <strong>early summer<\/strong> the first signs of<strong> grape color may appear.<\/strong> The clusters, still hard and green, are already showing the result of months of care: because of late winter pruning and recastras, each cluster should be compact, with good sun exposure. The nutrient flow from root to shoot is at its peak, preparing the grapes for veraison ahead.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">VERAISON: THE RIPENING OF GRAPES<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">With July heat the magic happens: <strong>veraison<\/strong>. Grape berries suddenly soften, gain sweetness and develop their golden hue. Growers watch this step closely \u2013 when clusters turn soft and sweet, it means harvest is about to happen and daily control becomes critical. Vineyard work during veraison is minimal: mostly watching and monitoring evolution. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The weather becomes friend or foe now \u2013 very hot, dry days (sometimes enhanced from the persistent levante wind) help finish ripening and keep grapes disease-free. Depending on weather intensity, ripening will happen faster or slower affecting the harvest and final quality of grapes and global yields.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moscatel-en-verde.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\"> HARVEST: CULMINATION OF THE CYCLE<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">The vine\u2019s annual cycle climaxes with the <strong>\u201cvendimia\u201d, the grape harvest. <\/strong>In Jerez this typically took place in late August or early September for palomino. However, recent harvests are starting to happen earlier (first week of August).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vendimia.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Harvest timing is decided vineyard by vineyard, depending on the pago, location and soil and climate conditions. For example, upland inland pagos like Montegilillo (at 76\u202fm elevation) heat up faster and ripen earlier than low-lying coastal vineyards like Las Cruces (at 31\u202fm). Growers will pick inland blocks first, then coastal blocks later. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">On average, <strong>about half the harvest in Jerez is now done mechanically;<\/strong> the other half is still hand-picked. An increasingly common practice is night harvesting: picking grapes before dawn to keep them cool and avoid any unwanted spontaneous fermentation. Once harvested, the fruit is quickly pressed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Get to know past harvests done by Lustau and its results:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PWTlmE3xlq\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2023-sherry-harvest-report\/\">2023 Sherry harvest report<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;2023 Sherry harvest report&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2023-sherry-harvest-report\/embed\/#?secret=oWTFQJWfcq#?secret=PWTlmE3xlq\" data-secret=\"PWTlmE3xlq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"jiUbkli5be\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2024-sherry-harvest-report\/\">2024 Sherry harvest report<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;2024 Sherry harvest report&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/2024-sherry-harvest-report\/embed\/#?secret=jp3vdDS81s#?secret=jiUbkli5be\" data-secret=\"jiUbkli5be\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yUig2HO9ZO\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-harvest-report-2025\/\">Sherry Harvest Report 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sherry Harvest Report 2025&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-harvest-report-2025\/embed\/#?secret=qY4yDupsGG#?secret=yUig2HO9ZO\" data-secret=\"yUig2HO9ZO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In select vineyards, especially those of pedro xim\u00e9nez and <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/in-depth-moscatel\/\">moscatel<\/a>, the sherry vineyard cycle extends beyond the regular harvest. Grapes are left to over-ripen on the vine, concentrating sugars as the clusters bronze under the summer sun. This<strong> late harvest<\/strong> marks the prelude to Lustau\u2019s unique moscatel style. Soleo process, on the other hand, goes beyond. Bunches are laid on straw mats to dry further under the Levante wind. Over several days, berries shrivel into raisins, yielding a syrupy, aromatic must.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Soleo.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE ROLE OF CLIMATE AND TERROIR IN THE VINE\u2019S DEVELOPMENT<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Jerez\u2019s unique terroir \u2013 a combination of soil, sunlight, rainfall and wind \u2013 strongly guides the vine\u2019s cycle. <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">The Influence of Albariza Soil<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Most famous is the chalky, pale albariza soil: a soil formed from ancient seashells. Its most remarkable quality is moisture retention. Each winter it absorbs as much rain as it can (thanks to previously mentioned \u201caserpia\u201d), acting like a giant reservoir for the dry, summer months. By summer, the soil bakes into a hard crust, which dramatically reduces evaporation and keeps the vine\u2019s roots moist. Vines in albariza have been found with roots up to 12\u202fm deep, tapping into these underground reserves. This means vines can survive long, hot summers (often with daytime temperatures above 40\u202f\u00b0C) without irrigation, slowly drawing sustenance from the soil well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Albariza.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">Sunlight, Rainfall, and the Levante &#038; Poniente Winds<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Beyond soil, Jerez\u2019s climate itself governs growth. With around <strong>3000\u20133200 hours of sunshine per year, vines maximize photosynthesis.<\/strong> Summers are very hot and long, and winters are mild \u2013 rarely dropping below freezing. Average rainfall (~600\u202fmm annually comes in autumn and winter, which conveniently recharges the soil right after the vines flower. Equally important are the winds: Poniente (western) and Levante (eastern) airflows. During the growing season, warm Levante breezes dry the vineyards, reducing mildew risk and accelerating ripening. The cool, moist Poniente, more common in autumn, can delay maturation (good for late-harvest and sweet-sherry grapes) and brings rain to fill the albariza reservoirs. In short, it\u2019s the interplay of bright sun and wet winters \u2013 plus these characteristic winds \u2013 that makes vine life cycle Jerez so distinctive. Budburst and bloom happen under clear skies, grapes develop under dry heat, and the rainy season safely falls after harvest.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sherry-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1424777186\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1424777186 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1021121272\">\n\t\t<div class=\"bg section-bg fill bg-fill bg-loaded bg-loaded\" >\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-123863600\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1149824905\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-2050883780\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2050883780 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