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2006 harvest |
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A rapid vine growth assured sufficient foliage to favour the flowering, which started in the last week of May. Little rainfall in June and July granted a regular fruit-setting in all grape varieties. Some rain in August (about 60 mm and no hail) fostered an excellent veraison.
The grapes were harvested on sunny days characterized by a considerable difference between day and night temperatures (25/8C). These weather conditions enabled us to harvest perfectly healthy grapes with high sugar content and at the ideal level of phenolic maturation.
Climatic conditions have continued to be good during the winter, with sunny, clear days. Temperatures above the average have caused a more consistent loss of weight for the grapes stored for drying. We expect an excellent vintage.
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