The 2022 vintage was characterised by a cold but dry winter followed by a mild spring with very
\nlittle rain, permitting slow but even bud growth. Bud break began early in April, and the mild
\nweather favoured growth, with flowering occurring as early as the end of May, 10 to 15 days
\nahead of the usual dates. Temperatures of around 30 degrees, more typical of the height of
\nsummer, were registered early in June, while July temperatures peaked at over 35 degrees. The
\nvines reacted well and continued to grow, staying ahead of schedule and beginning
\nto change colour on the 20 th of July. The drought fortunately ended with the first rain
\non the 29th of July, followed by more cool, rainy days in August, though not damp
\nenough to have adverse effects on the health of the grapes. Good weather in
\nSeptember, with a strong temperature excursion between day and night, ensured
\nthat the grapes were ripe by the end of the month.
\nHarvest date 26 \u2013 27 September
\nAverage yield per hectare 4200 kg
\nAverage to high quality for all vines
\nAnnate simili 2007 2009 2011 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 2022 vintage was characterised by a cold but dry winter followed by a mild spring with very little rain, permitting slow but even bud growth. Bud break began early in April, and the mild weather favoured growth, with flowering occurring as early as the end of May, 10 to 15 days ahead of the<\/p>\n