If the vines could speak, they would tell us how every winter is a crucial moment for their development. For months, the vineyard seems to sleep, covered by a blanket of snow or under freezing temperatures, but in reality, it is patiently preparing for the next season. As the snow slowly melts, it allows water to seep deeply and evenly into the soil, ensuring that the roots accumulate reserves that will support the explosion of growth when spring arrives. It is not the same as quick rainfall, which sometimes runs off without truly nourishing the plant.
The cold, meanwhile, does not only act as an ally of water but also as a natural protector of the vineyard. Low temperatures limit the activity of pests and fungi, reducing the pressure of diseases ahead of the new season. They also help the shoots complete lignification, closing the vegetative cycle and ensuring strong, resilient wood ready to support the growth of buds and clusters to come.
When spring arrives, the vineyard awakens with strength. The accumulated moisture and well-formed wood allow for healthy vegetative growth, ensuring that the shoots develop in balance and that the future harvest has a solid foundation. This balance is crucial, because the more vigorous the vegetation, the more attention we must pay to green pruning, removing surplus shoots to promote the quality and longevity of the plant.
At Muriel Wines, we know that the harvest begins long before the first green leaves appear. Every snowflake, every cold night, and every winter rain is part of a story that prepares the vineyard. Thanks to these silent allies, our vines reach spring strong and healthy, ready to produce another year of wines full of character and personality, wines that tell stories.
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