Abundant rains in March and April favored growth of vegetation and, after the sunshine and heat at the beginning of June, plants are in excellent condition.
The leaves are an intense green, an indication of excellent photosynthetic activity.
Setting occurred properly for all varieties, whether white or red.
Contessa Entellina
06/13/2005
Vineyard management: ˆTipping” or removal of the tips of the vines was completed last week. The action favors the sprouting of new leaves that will reach adulthood and become physiologically active in the most important phase of the year: ripening.
Contessa Entellina
06/13/2005
A second tipping is carried out in some Chardonnay vineyards. It will be carried out within the next two days.
Contessa Entellina
06/13/2005
Cluster thinning is scheduled at mid-week for red varieties and in particular Nero d’Avola. It will define production as one cluster per bud.
Contessa Entellina
06/13/2005
The high temperatures last week favored a reduction in the delay in ripening forecast at the beginning of the season.
