The year in which the grapes were harvested. A key factor in the character of a wine.
FAQs
The vintage is important because it reflects a part of the terroir and shows how climatic conditions, as well as viticultural and winemaking practices, have shaped the resulting wine.
In various ways and depending on climatic conditions, for example, they can influence the aromas (varietal aroma profile), the concentration of the fruit, and, of course, the acidity.
It is the date printed on the label, usually located below the name of the wine.