Vintage Report 2024

Toplou Estate S.A.

Wine and Alcoholic Beverage Production & Bottling
Holy Monastery of Toplou, Sitia, Crete 72300
Tel.: +30 28430 29630 | Fax: +30 28430 29635 | Email: info@ktimatoplou.gr

Wine production for the year 2024
Ιn the area of the Holy Monastery of Toplou in Sitia, was characterized by significant challenges, primarily due to the third consecutive year of low rainfall. These extreme climatic conditions caused reduced soil moisture, affecting the growth of the vineyards and leading to limited grape development and lower yields. Despite these difficulties, our winery was able to maintain the quality of the wines at high levels, thanks to effective management of the conditions and cultivation practices.

General Information

The total production decreased by approximately 70% compared to the previous year, mainly due to smaller grapes and limited yields per vineyard.

Diseases were not a significant problem in the area, with only minimal attacks from downy mildew and powdery mildew, which were effectively addressed with timely interventions.

Climatological Data

The Sitia region continues to record low rainfall for the third consecutive year. In 2024, total rainfall reached 112.8 mm, with the main occurrences recorded in February and November. The drought months, July and August, saw zero rainfall, while the rains in September were not sufficient to make up for the spring and summer shortfalls.

Continuous monitoring of climatic conditions and the adjustment of cultivation practices helped ensure high-quality products, despite the significant drop in production.