From the visual monitoring of the vineyards and the olive groves, it would seem that we will have a vintage with many grapes and many olives. But we won't have any certainty until after the fruit set.
As far as the grapes are concerned, in order to fall within the parameters prescribed by the appellation, we will need to intervene drastically with the pruning of the bunches.
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In the last period, the climatic progression has been very difficult inasumuch as it has rained often. Light rains and then sunshine but also more consistent rains with rainfall of 40 millimeters.
The minimum temperatures of yesterday and today have fallen from 15° C. to 10° C.
The abbundant rain makes the grass grow, besides the vines. And the work in the vineyards has to continue at a fast pace to keep up. Moreover, the continuous rains force us to make treatments against the fungal disease peronospora more frequently.
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As we have been visiting the vineyards to monitor them, this year again there is the presence of the wild orchids in the vineyards and on the escarpments. This is a demmonstration of a healthy environment with a presence of biodiversity.
Happy Mother's Day!
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I have been traveling across the United States of America and have been having the chance to meet with all kinds of wine lovers and wine journalists.
On Saturday, wine writer Rob Frisch has published an article on his blog about our dinner. Herewith his notes for our Mazzoni Pinot Grigio:
"A white Super Tuscan... The wine smelled fresh and lively, like a green whiff of spring. On the palate, it exhibited focused and controlled fruit, prickly acids, some aromatic qualities, and a surprisingly lush finish. It was light but complex, and a fine value for the price. Sampled with a white pizza topped with arugula and parmesan, the food-friendly acids kicked into high gear, and the wine became juicier and rounder. A delight."
Click here to read his article.
I would also like to share with you the news that we have launched a Sweepstakes Contest for our Live Like An Italian blog.
Please click here to learn more about the Sweepstakes and how can you enter.
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Earlier this week, we have begun making the first treatments against the fungal diseases Peronospora and Oidium. The seasonal progression of the last few weeks with rain and temperatures above the average has created the preconditions for the development of these adversities. If they are not cured preventively, they will provoke grave damages to the grapes.
In order to reduce the plant protection products to combat these adversities, our winery for years has been using small doses of copper oxychloride and micronised sulphur which have the great advantage of having a limited impact on the environment.
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The field bean has blossomed and that means it is time for
green manure (silly ploughing). We have tilled it under in order to deliver to
the soil the organic substance and nitrogen that has been accumulated in the
roots. We have cut the field bean beforehand preventively in order to till it
under.
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My father Fabrizio Bindocci (above, left) recently shared a bottle of Borgogno Barolo 1961 in the village of Barolo with Oscar Farinetti (right) the creator of Eataly.
As can be seen from the photograph, they enjoyed the wine together. :)
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We are pleased to announce that the Tenuta Il Poggione will be presenting its wines at the Great Wines of Italy Tasting, May 8 and 9, in New York City.
Please click here for tickets and event informations.
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