New ungrafted plantation at Barbabecchi
The summer is a tough period for young vines. Their roots are hardly deep and widespread enough to survive the dry summer season in our sandy and rocky lava soil. (more…)
Archive for August, 2012
Summer suffering with the hoe
Thursday, August 30th, 2012Family birthday picknic up mount Etna
Friday, August 17th, 2012
What a relief to drive up the mountain during August when, even in our valley high up mount Etna, temperatures are “too hot for comfort”. (more…)
Scientific project of Etna terroirs
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
Professor and wine enthiousiast Barry I. Cameron
A few months ago I received a mail from Barry I. Cameron, professor in geology and volcanology at the university of Milwaukee, regarding his interest in setting up a project on the different terroirs on mount Etna. (more…)
Preparing orders and shipments
Friday, August 10th, 2012
August is the month where the grapes are left in peace to mature silently. (more…)