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Harvest Report Leontio - 2024
A second consecutive scorcher with minimal rainfall pushed vines to their limits. Many producers cut yields drastically to preserve vine...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2023
Hot and dry, with harvest starting nearly two weeks early. Ripening was rapid and compressed, putting strain on logistics and...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2022
Marked by instability: a cool May delayed flowering, extreme July heat compressed veraison, and harvest was interrupted by late thunderstorms....
Harvest Report Leontio - 2021
A survival year: consecutive heatwaves and water shortages pushed vines to their limits. Reds were powerful, with high alcohol and...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2020
Cool August temperatures extended the ripening window, improving phenolic development. Disease pressure remained low, allowing for extended hang time. Whites...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2019
A warm but even vintage with no major stressors. Growers had full control over timing, and vineyard decisions were driven...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2018
An ideal growing season, with balanced warmth and rain and stable flowering. Ripening was uniform, with excellent sugar-acid equilibrium. Whites...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2017
Spring frosts threatened some vineyards but the methodology proved an excellent benefactor. The grapes were highly concentrated, producing low-yield, high-quality...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2016
A challenging year with irregular rainfall and a cool spring that delayed development. Humidity increased pest pressure. Growers employed detailed...