An analysis of the 2007-2011 period shows that 2011 boasts the second-biggest volumes after 2009, a reference year in the wine industry.
“Although some areas were affected by hail and the freezing weather in March, we expect a production above the average of the last few years,” said Ovidiu Gheorghe, general manager of PNVV. Gheorghe mentions the Dealu Mare area, where the harvest will be 20% larger than in a regular year.
Murfatlar, which grows around 3,000 hectares of vine and which on Thursday started the harvest, expects an around 30% larger yield against last year, up to 18,000 tons of grapes.
Cotnari announces a 50% higher production, putting its harvest at over 12,000 tons of grapes.
Jidvei, controlled by businessman Claudiu Necsulescu, expects this year’s harvest to be 9% larger than last year’s.
(English version by Daniela Stoican; Editing by Radu Bostan)