La Maliosa Saturnalia bianco

In the Vineyard

The vineyards, about 30-35 years old, are located in the Pitigliano area on volcanic soil at 300 m.a.s.l. The training system is the espalier with guyot pruning. The cultivation is done according to the “Metodo Corino”, an exclusively vegetal closed cycle regenerative agriculture, with particular attention to the quality of the soil and the longevity of the plants; mulching with hay produced in the farm is periodically applied. The vegetation of the vines is arranged without topping and trying to prolong the foliar activity until late in the season. The 2022 vintage was characterized by a drought that started in the winter months, aggravated by the anomalous temperatures above 30 degrees from the first days of May, a combination that led to the failure of many flowerings. The above average temperatures remained constant until mid-August. The rains that occurred from 20th of August until mid-September ensured a physiological recovery of the vines and an optimal maturation. The harvest of Procanico and Trebbiano took place in the second decade of September. The harvest is a fundamental moment for our wines and it is carried out through a rigorous manual selection of the grapes.