Harvesting is underway at urban vineyard Wijn van Bret near Sloterdijk. While traditional wine-producing nations face growing difficulties from rising temperatures, the climate in Amsterdam is becoming increasingly favourable for grape production.
Staff at the vineyard now have to harvest twice instead of once to handle the volume. Founder Yvonne Modderman expects the growth in local wine production to continue over time, despite occasional wet years such as 2024.
Better conditions for city grapes
This year delivered a strong spring and summer, resulting in a significantly larger grape yield. The site also avoided major disruptions from drought and wasps.
The current harvest is expected to yield roughly 700 bottles of wine across four varieties. These include white wines from Johanniter and Souvignier Gris grapes, a red wine from Cabernet Cortis, and a sparkling wine made with Souvignier Gris.
The finished bottles go directly to the vineyard participants who maintain individual vines on the plot. Organisers hope to expand the range of wine varieties in future seasons.
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