OUR VINEYARDS AND GRAPES

Vineyards

Nestled in the heavenly-beautiful Nasik valley, the vineyards are located at an altitude of approx. 550 metres above sea level. Nature has endowed the picturesque valley-the home of Vintage Wines-with a wealth of natural resources. Timely harvesting of fully matured grapes in the cool climatic conditions and very gentle pressing and handling of the juices are cornerstone of our wine making practices. The selection begins at pruning and follows an intensive and tightly defined program throughout until harvest. The promoters have a total of 200 acres of vineyards, of which 100 are planted for wine variety grapes. Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Grillo, Sangiovese, Nero D’Avola are all planted in-house to ensure total quality control.

It's no secret that healthy vines grow the best grapes, and ultimately make the best-tasting wines.

The soil & Microclimate

A unique set of climatic and geological conditions combine to form a rare equilibrium. The region offers Loamy type of soil. The warm and dry topsoil consisting of smooth flat pebbles and coarse gravel and the clay subsoil makes it an ideal platform for growing a range of different grape varietals.

The warm climate of Niphad is a superb mix of microclimates which is perfect for growing wine varietal grapes. A key feature of Niphad region is its cool nights, temperatures between day and night (diurnal range) typically vary by 10 to 15 degrees. This combination of a long growing season and cool nights helps preserve the natural acidity in the grapes and accumulates and the aroma and flavor constituents in the berries. The result is intense, often aromatic wines with trade mark unpinning acidity and medium bodied wines.

Key Statistics

  • Average number of sunshine hours per day - 8.8 hours
  • Average annual rainfall - 520mm (20 inches)
  • Average growing season rainfall - 210mm (8 inches)
  • Average January temperature - 21 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Harvest - end of February to early April
  • Vineyard Altitude -  550 metres above sea level