The forecasts for the 2022 vintage indicate a global production decrease of about 20% in the Demarcated Douro Region. However, our plateau is recording an increase in the harvest of Moscatel grapes. The cooler climate in Favaios seems to justify this positive result.

 
In the middle of the 2022 harvest in the Douro, Adega de Favaios had already surpassed the harvest values compared to 2021. The current outlook is to increase Moscatel grape production by at least 10%.

In statements to Agência Lusa, Rui Paredes, a member of our cooperative’s board, also mentioned that a “high-quality” harvest with “high alcohol content” is expected.

“Once again, the Favaios plateau has shown that, in difficult times in the Douro, it can withstand,” commented Miguel Ferreira, winemaker at Adega de Favaios, adding: “Despite the drought that marked the year, the soils in Favaios manage to retain some water, and the grapes, especially Moscatel, are arriving at the winery much better than we anticipated. We were surprised.”

In 2021, Moscatel production in Favaios was 6,200 barrels of wine (550 liters each), and the forecast for 2022 is around 7,000 barrels.