Italian winemakers are worried. On the Adriatic side some scattered rains helped the situation a bit, according to Angela Velenosi from the Velenosi Winery, who discussed the drought situation with me during the Vino Vip 2022 event in Cortina two days ago.

Her 100% Pecorino Reve 2020 Offida Docg Abruzzo seems to be coping pretty well with the hot vintages.

Eugenio Sartori, CEO of Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo nursery – today the largest exporter of vine cuttings in Europe with 30-40 million units a year – recorded how a warming trend is affecting the market for grape varieties. “Pecorino, together with Grillo, Vermentino (Rollè) and Durella are some of the most requested varieties for their ability to retain acidity better than others,” he said. “We have been focusing on plants that are more resilient and productive under the climate change stress,” he added.

With a last glass of the vibrant Nals Margreid Punggl, Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2020 we toasted to the success of these efforts.

Drought emergency declared in Northern Italy

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