Renato Spanu of Jankara
Harvest went exceptionally well; we produced the quantity we had hoped for, and the quality is beyond excellent! Everything happened at least three weeks earlier than usual due to a very hot and dry year that began in the winter months. All in all, we are very satisfied — vintages like this are most welcome!
Angela Bortoluzzi of Bortoluzzi
The 2025 vintage in Friuli Venezia Giulia is shaping up to be excellent, with healthy, well-ripened grapes thanks to favorable weather conditions—promising high-quality wines across nearly all areas.
The season was irregular: a hot, dry June was followed by an unusually cool, rainy July, especially in the lowlands. In August, temperatures rose again with regular rainfall that supported ripening.
These conditions—regular rain and a cool July—favored strong day-night temperature shifts, enhancing aroma development in varieties such as Sauvignon, Friulano, and Malvasia.
Harvest began about a week earlier than average, with Pinot Grigio picked at the end of August, followed by other whites. After a short pause, red grapes were harvested around September 20, having reached full maturity thanks to the warm September days.
Pierpaolo Nocchi of Villa Bucci
In the Marche, 2025 saw a mild winter, with temperatures consistently above the seasonal average; a spring with frequent rain; and an early summer, with temperatures over 30°C already by mid-May. The vines faced significant heat and water stress in June and July, which was somewhat relieved by August rains — though these did cause a few challenges during the early days of harvest. Despite the difficulties, the 2025 harvest produced good yields and high-quality grapes, laying the foundation for another great vintage in true Villa Bucci style.