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2005 harvest
According to official Assoenologi information, Italy’s 2005 harvest showed a drop in production of 11% - 47.5 million hectolitres compared to 53.3 million last year.
This is doubtless due to the unpredictable weather during the year, with very hot, dry weather in early summer followed by frequently cool, rainy weather in August and September.
In our area the two summer months prior to the harvest were problematic for the vineyards, making it necessary to take measures to restrict vegetation and keep the grapes healthy.
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05 Feb 2012
Castellari Bergaglio
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We began sampling on 31st August, earlier than in 2004, with encouraging results.
The kinetics of ripening developed in a very positive way, with weekly increases of 10-15g of total sugar per litre, and a 1-1.5 decrease in total acidity.
The grapes were constantly monitored and remained thoroughly healthy but unfortunately, due to the bad weather – especially rain on 12th September – the skins began to show the first symptoms of decay.
However, ripening continued well and harvesting began on 20th September. After the generous year of 2004 we have returned to normal productive levels, and the wines appear very fragrant with good alcoholic aromas.
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