Vintage Report 2005

Vintage 2005 confirmed the excellent results achieved with the 2004.

Winter was snowy, even at hilltop level. Spring was mild till May when temperatures rose above normal reaching nearly 19,8° C. The extraordinary hot weather in June, that reached an average daily temperature of 22,41° C, slightly accelerated the vines’ growth cycle. However, the weather in June was also rainy (40,6 mm of rainfall) and in July and August, due to the temperature below average and frequent rain showers, the vines grew regularly. In September, the appropriate vineyard techniques combined with good diurnal temperature range and the abundant yet short rain showers helped the grapes reach phenolic ripeness.
2005 is an excellent vintage which promises to age extremely well.