Brix Readings

We have now introduced a more formalised measure of Brix readings, the idea being that this will help us track and monitor grape ripeness and help anticipate future year picking dates; The table below will be updated every 7 days;

                                8th   15th   22nd   29th    5th   12th   19th   26th
                                Aug  Aug    Aug    Aug    Sep   Sep   Sep   Sep
Montepulciano          12     12.5     16     17.5  17.5  20.0
Acid %                                                   10
Pecorino                    16     15       20     20.5  20.0  22.0
Acid %                                                     9.0    7.0    7.5
Sangiovese                14     15       18      21     19.5  21
Total Acid %                                            7.5    6.7    5.0
Temperature 'C          36     36       36      21      18   21.0


It is worth noting that the summer thus far in Italy has been very hot and dry, as a result the grapes look very dry, and fruit is still small. But the crop looks healthy and sizeable.

Note;  Brix readings have not been adjusted for Temperature.