Production Processes
The vineyard is planted in slightly hilly terrain, espalier style with rows that are 2.50 metres apart to allow the sun to penetrate all the bunches. This system is adopted in order to mechanise and optimise all the cultivation operations that are necessary.
The vines are grown using the espalier method and Guyot pruning.
In particular, topping, green pruning and hoeing operations are carried out using advanced technologies that allow high quality products to be obtained with limited effort.
Fertilisation is carried out using organic fertilisers and the green manure technique; these operations are carried out to make the soil more fertile and soft and to reduce the use of chemical substances. This practice takes place in the winter periods.
Checks and verifications
From the moment of sprouting to the moment of harvesting, the vineyard is monitored, even on a daily basis, by visual analysis and the use of pheromone traps. If adversities to be combated are noted, plant protection techniques based on the principles of integrated pest management are used.
During grape ripening, particular attention is paid to pre-harvest analyses on a weekly basis.
These analyses consist of taking individual berries – 3 for each bunch in each row – which are squeezed and analysed. When the juice reaches optimum levels in terms of sugar content, Ph and acidity, the harvest is carried out.
Grape harvest
Harvesting is done manually and with the use of scissors to select the grapes. This harvest, given the very hot climate zone, takes place preferably in the early hours of the day to preserve the aromas and fragrance of the grapes.
After harvesting, the grapes are transported in boxes using suitable trolleys and trucks and are immediately processed to avoid overheating the grapes that could compromise their quality.