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When the harvest comes earlier: Macià Batle celebrates — and worries about heat and water

Mallorca's harvest under climate pressure: what changes to expect

Mallorca's wine harvest faces earlier picking, smaller yields, and water stress due to hotter summers and less rain.

Published: September 07, 2026
When the harvest comes earlier: Macià Batle celebrates — and worries about heat and water

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How is Mallorca's wine harvest affected by hotter, drier summers?

In Mallorca, harvests have begun earlier as summers become hotter and rainfall declines. Yields tend to be smaller, but some batches can still show good quality because fungal pressure is reduced in drier years. The longer-term concern is water stress and shifting terroirs that could change how grapes ripen in the future.

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