Two months of Canadian winter, fresh and dry spring then 3 summer months with drought and with average temperatures of more than 35°C and often exceeding 40°C. This was the climatic situation in our area during the 2012 wine year. In detail, the sprouting took place on a regular basis with extremely healthy and balanced plants.

 

Flowering, which took place in a warm and dry environment, gave rise to an excellent fruit set. Despite the rainfall deficit and the extreme temperatures, the veraison took place in perfect conditions, thus completing regularly.

 

The rains between the end of August and the beginning of September, even if of modest intensity, gave a further acceleration to the maturation which was completed in a uniform way with excellent anthocyanic and polyphenolic potential. Unfortunately, these extreme weather phenomena have had a huge impact on all agriculture causing a significant reduction in yields of all crops. The vine has been positively affected by this quantitative reduction with the result of giving us back grapes with smaller berries but with more intense color, aromas and flavors. Overall an excellent vintage.