Annual Farming-to-Harvesting Tasks
In order to maximize grape quality, our vineyards are in a constant state of care. Vines are dormant from about December to February, but once growing season begins Cacciatore Fine Wines & Olive Oil Corp (CWO) performs the following tasks each year:
- Vine pruning (January to February)
- Vine cane tying (January to February)
- Soil disking (February to August)
- Irrigation (March to October)
- Fertilizer application (March to July)
- Pesticides application (May to July)
- Grape bunch management to remove excess and ensure consistency (___________ to _____________)
- Canopy management to remove excess leaves (July)
This task improves air circulation, which enhances grape quality by maximizing color, tannin and aroma - Grape harvesting (August to October)
- Soil cover crop seeding (November)
Grass grown from seed is disked and mixed with soil as fertilizer - Trellis and irrigation systems repair (October to December)