Franco Bernabei at BOLLINI
Winter saw average temperatures and good precipitation. Frost on 7-8 April conditioned vine production and cluster size. The end of spring and summer also saw average temperatures, rain and hail. The temps were stable in August and September, which allowed for a timely harvest of healthy grapes.
Marilena Orsini of IL FEUDUCCIO
The 2021 growth cycle presented a long hot, dry summer, lasting from June to late August. To preserve the aromas and freshness for our whites and rosatos, we harvested a bit early. In spite of this, the alcohol is slightly higher than usual. Our reds were harvested on time, to make sure the grapes reached perfect phenological ripeness. We expect intensely colored, fruity and extracted wines, suitable to aging.
Peter Heilbron of TENUTA BELLAFONTE
This vintage will be remembered for its little precipitation and long, hot summer. Fortunately, we grow late-ripening varieties that mature in late September so they were able to benefit from the late-summer rains, developing large clusters. All in all, the grapes we harvested were perfectly healthy, but lower than usual in quantity.