Harvest Report Leontio - 2014
A wet August and early September posed a significant rot risk. Many were forced to harvest early and sort heavily....
Harvest Report Leontio - 2013
Cool, wet spring delayed flowering, followed by a dry summer with cool nights that allowed slow, balanced ripening. Whites were...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2012
An extreme drought year with July temperatures over 40°C in lowlands but the highlands of Leontio aided. Reds had intense...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2011
A dry spring led to rapid canopy growth, but sudden June heat spikes caused minimal vine stress. Cluster thinning and...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2010
A benchmark vintage marked by balanced Mediterranean weather — steady spring rains, a warm summer, and mild winter. Even budburst...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2009
Warm July followed by a cooler August, with late-season storms requiring agile harvest planning. Whites retained their acidity, and red...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2008
A near-textbook year: favorable spring, moderate summer, and mild harvest conditions. Low disease pressure allowed for precision viticulture. Whites were...
Harvest Report Leontio - 2007
Heat and widespread wildfires marked this vintage. Smoke taint was at the lowest level. Mavrodaphne remained dense and dark. The...