Every harvest is the result of the encounter between nature and human endeavour. The summer of 2026 was exceptionally hot, long and particularly dry, following a spring that provided favourable conditions for vine growth. High temperatures accelerated ripening, bringing the start of the harvest forward by as much as ten days in many areas.

The grapes are showing greater concentration and complexity, with intense aromatic profiles leaning towards ripe fruit. We are monitoring this vintage closely, adapting our work in the vineyards to the characteristics of each individual terroir in order to bring out its identity to the fullest.

Nine terroirs, nine different ways of interpreting the same vintage: from the freshness sought at Caseo to the power of the volcano on Mount Etna, from the high-altitude vineyards of Montalcino and Vulture to the hills of Collio and Valpolicella, each vineyard is telling its own story.

The 2026 harvest is still underway and, at some of our estates, has yet to begin. Work continues day by day, following the rhythm of the vineyards and choosing the most suitable time to harvest each grape variety.

From vineyard to cellar, the story of the 2026 harvest has only just begun.
 

 

VALPOLICELLA CLASSICA: TOMMASI VITICOLTORI – DE BURIS

  • The hillside vineyards have been less affected by drought than those on the plains.
  • Particular attention was focused on the grapes destined for Amarone, whose harvest began last week.
  • Grape selection and choosing the right moment to harvest will be crucial in expressing elegance and complexity.

MONTALCINO: CASISANO

  • The harvest has not yet begun: Sangiovese is expected to be picked between mid- and late September.
  • At Casisano, altitude and the hilly landscape help moderate the ripening process even during an exceptionally hot summer.
  • The grapes are developing concentration and complexity while maintaining excellent balance and the distinctive vertical character of our wines.

ETNA: AMMURA

  • At an altitude of 570 metres, the season began with a cold winter and snowfall at higher elevations, followed by a spring that provided favourable conditions for vegetative growth.
  • Summer brought heat and drought, resulting in smaller berries and thicker skins.
  • Above all, however, Mount Etna took centre stage: the Voragine crater and new fissures fed a river of lava for weeks, lighting up the nights in the Valle del Bove.
  • The harvest is expected to begin in mid-September, potentially up to ten days earlier in some vineyards.

VULTURE: PATERNOSTER

  • The harvest will begin between mid- and late September, following Aglianico’s natural ripening cycle.
  • Altitude and volcanic soils are the defining features of the Vulture terroir.
  • This season, these characteristics are helping to support gradual, balanced ripening.
  • The aim is to preserve Aglianico’s structure, elegance and expression of its terroir.

OLTREPÒ PAVESE: CASEO

  • The harvest began between late July and early August, making it the first of our wine regions to start picking.
  • Pinot Noir opened the harvest, beginning with grapes destined for sparkling wine bases.
  • The early harvest made it possible to preserve freshness and acidity, both essential to the balance of sparkling wine bases.

PUGLIA: MASSERIA SURANI

  • The harvest began with Fiano, the first grape variety to be picked.
  • The grapes harvested so far are showing excellent quality, richness and concentration, while maintaining good balance despite the conditions of the vintage.
  • The harvest continues with great care, highlighting the qualities of the different grape varieties and the distinctive character of Puglia.

TUSCAN MAREMMA: POGGIO AL TUFO

  • The harvest began in late August with Alicante, the first grape variety to arrive at the winery.
  • Picking will continue with Vermentino, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • The first grapes are showing particularly promising quality, with excellent ripeness and concentration.

COLLIO – FRIULI: MARCO FELLUGA RUSSIZ SUPERIORE

  • The season has been particularly dry compared with previous years.
  • Pinot Grigio marked the start of the harvest, followed by Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
  • Sauvignon was one of the grape varieties most challenged by the heat.
  • The first grapes are showing good quality and concentration while retaining the distinctive freshness that defines Collio.