"The early varieties, such as Victoria, Black Magic, Superior and Melody, both seeded and seedless, are in full bloom. Compared to last year, we have recorded a slowdown of at least 8-10 days, due to a typically wintry April, with temperatures that have remained below seasonal averages for many weeks", explained Donato Fanelli, coordinator of the interprofessional organization grape committee Ortofrutta Italia, and communications director of the Italian grape commission CUT.
Victoria variety
"The late varieties, such as Italia, Crimson and all the other new seedless cultivars introduced in the last years, they will start their flowering in about a week. However, with the increase of the hot weather of these days, we believe we will be able to partially recover the delay. It should be pointed out that the climatic adversities of the end of March/beginning of April have not created a negative impact on the productive situation in the Italian region of Apulia, except for the delay in flowering. In fact, at the moment, there is no reduction compared to last year as regards the quantity of bunches on the plants".
Superior variety
"If the weather is favorable, we should start the 2021 campaign between the end of June and the beginning of July, thus leaving more commercial ground for our Sicilian colleagues. The expectations of producers for the new season are high and it is hoped that selling prices will be proportionate to the increase in costs. This year, in fact, companies will incur higher expenses not only due to the increase in raw materials (such as fertilizers, packaging, etc.), but also to the pandemic, for the purchase, for example, of personal protective equipment, sanitation of business premises and vehicles for the transport of workers."
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The current state of grape vines in the Italian region of Apulia - FreshPlaza.com
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