After anunusually cold and rainy spring, the month ofJunearrived with a suddentemperature surge. Thetemperaturesexceeded30 degreesalready in the first week, forcing us to quickly adjust thework in the vineyard.
Thespring chillslowed down the initial phases ofvegetative growth, delaying thefloweringby about 10 days compared to the average of recent years. However, this delay also had a positive effect: it allowed for slower and more orderly shoot growth, with well-formed and compactbunches.
Now, however, with theheatbecoming immediately intense, it’s the moment for maximum care. Canopy management has become a priority: wedefoliate moderatelyto avoidwater stressand work on thevegetative wallsto maintain the balance betweenlight and shade. In the vineyard, the scent of summer is already in the air, but theresidual soil moisturemakes themicroclimatedelicate: it’s crucial to prevent the onset offungal diseases.
Ourorganic farmingrequires a respectful yet responsive approach. We don’t usesystemic products, which means monitoring eachplotconstantly and intervening only when necessary, in the most natural way possible.
If theclimatestabilizes in the coming weeks, the prospects for the2025 vintageremain very good. But, as always, it will beJuly— and especiallyAugust— that will tell us whether this will be avintage to remember.
