2008 was a good year for Villa Dei Fiore Vineyard. August was hot and dry, and the September rains held off long enough for a generally good harvest. The warmth through the Fall gave us harvest dates about two weeks earlier than average.
Variety |
Yield |
Brix
|
HarvestAnalysis
|
Picking Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscato Bianco | 2000 lb | 20 | 3.21 pH, .85 TA | 10/4 |
| Nebbiolo | 600 lb | 23.5 | 3.5 pH | 10/24 |
| Dolcetto | 1000 lb | 21 | 3.47 pH | 10/4 |
| Syrah | 200 lb | 22.2 | 3.68 pH | 10/18 |
| Niagara (used for table grapes) | 250lb | 18-20 | 9/15-10/5 | |
| Granache | 2000 lb | 22.5 | 3.91 pH | 10/18 |
| Sangiovese | 2250 lb | 22 | 10/24 | |