The Valdepeñas Denomination of Origin has initiated the official registration of vineyards for the upcoming campaign. This process allows for the control of grape production and the maintenance of wine quality standards. For citizens, the measure guarantees supply in stores and bars, in addition to stabilizing prices in the local market. It also protects agricultural employment and the region's economy, benefiting both winegrowers and consumers who value the winemaking tradition of the area.
Digital control and satellite maps for the grape harvest 🛰️
The registration relies on technological tools such as GIS systems and cloud databases. Each plot is geolocated and linked to a crop history, allowing DO technicians to monitor the status of the vines in real time. This information helps predict yields and adjust phytosanitary treatments. Additionally, winegrowers access a web platform to update pruning or irrigation data, facilitating traceability of the fruit from the vine to the bottle.
Goodbye to anonymous grapes, hello to wine with an ID 🍷
Until now, some grapes arrived at the winery without papers, like tourists at a resort. With the new registration, each cluster will have its digital history, almost as if it were ordering a latte and a croissant before being crushed. Winegrowers fear that computer bureaucracy will steal their siesta time, but at least they will know that their wine will not be mixed with that of a neighbor who used fertilizer of dubious origin. Tradition, with GPS.