The Climate of the region is that of a warm southern region, strongly influenced
by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean whose damp westerly winds bring moisture
from the sea to the vines. This moisture then falls on the vines in the form of
an early morning dew, a moderating influence on the Summer heat and the hot easterly
winds.
During the active period of its annual cycle, the vine is exposed to an average
temperature of 17.5º Celsius. The region enjoys almost 300 days of intense,
direct sunlight per annum. The average rainfall is 600 lt./m2, most of which falls
between the months of October and May, contributing to the reserves of groundwater
that the plant will draw upon in the dry Summer months. The month of September
is usually dry, a positive factor in both the grape's ripening process and in
its general health.
These climatic conditions favour both the optimum development of the plants and
a perfect ripening of the grapes right up to the moment they are harvested.
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