How to Organise Your Winery Before the Harvest

03 September 2025

The grape harvest is a time steeped in tradition and sharing, usually enjoyed with family or friends. 

At this time of year, one of the fundamental steps, which sometimes goes unnoticed, is preparing the winery: ensuring the space is clean, organised and properly lit.

So, VITO has a few suggestions for you to get the most out of your harvest.

 

1. Organising the winery space

Before harvesting, specific areas should be defined for each stage of the process in order to optimise them.

• Grape reception area: this should be a large, obstacle-free area for unloading the fruit and separating the grapes from the bunches (destemming).
• Processing area: ensure that the wine press is in good condition, as this is where the grapes will be crushed, pressed and fermented.
• Storage area: where barrels, vats or tanks should be organised with space and good ventilation.

 

2. Cleaning and sanitising

Cleaning and sterilising the winery is essential to ensure the quality of the wine, as residues from previous harvests, accumulated moisture or dust can compromise the final result. Some solutions include:

• VITO’s High-Pressure Washer: ideal for removing dirt from walls, floors or equipment.
• VITO’s Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner: perfect for removing dust, traces of liquids or small debris that accumulate in the space.
• VITO’s Professional Sprayer: after cleaning, disinfectant products can be applied to ensure a more hygienic environment that is ready to receive new production.

 

3. Invest in good lighting

During the grape harvest, it is common for activities to continue into the night. Therefore, it is essential to invest in adequate lighting to ensure visibility and efficiency:

• VITO’s Floodlight: easy to transport and position, it provides intense, comprehensive lighting, perfect for illuminating the entire winery.

 

With the help of VITO’s equipment, your winery will be ready to follow tradition and transform grapes.

Discover how to make the grape harvest even more special and efficient in our article: Grape Harvest Tradition: Preparation, Harvest and Socialising