An up-and-down summer shaped the 2015 harvest in Menfi. After the brutal heat in mid-July, August temperatures returned to more normal levels, giving both people and vines some much-needed relief
Menfi is not Sicily. It’s just a tiny corner of this big island, stretching from clay hills inland to beautiful valleys covered in vineyards that slope down towards the sea
Our past three vintages in Sicily have been incredibly hot, the 2017 in particular. We have had many days above 100F and, in some occasions, daytime temperatures have risen above 120F, along with muggy nights and continued draught. Many ask: is it possible to make wine in these conditions? And, how can you describe wines made in hot vintages?
