With regard to the ripening process, véraison was even and earlier than during the 2022 season, prompting expectations that the 2023 season would be significantly earlier. Cool conditions during ripening did however slow the pace and blocks came in on time during the first half of harvest. At the end of February the first in a series of rain precipitations began, which persisted until the end of March. This unusual amount of rain and accompanying cool conditions posed a major challenge to producers and well-considered harvest decisions had to be taken to get the best out of the vineyards.