Italy - Umbria Flashcards
What is the general climate?
Warm, mild continental.
Hot summers can lead to heat stress.
Rainfall is an average of 800mm, mainly falling in autumn and winter, giving enough water to be stored in winter to be supplied throughout the growing season, and lessen the risk of fungal diseases.
How can harvest be influenced?
The risk of rain in September and October can influence. However, there are sufficient dry autumn’s that allow late harvest and botrytised styles.
Where is Sagrantino typically planted? What are key training types?
On hillside sites, of 220-470m, for best sunlight interception and drainage.
Either Guyot or cordon with spurs and VSP.
What are key pests for Sagrantino?
Tiny spiders that can live on the hairy underside of its leaves, and will reduce its vegetative growth. Also vine moths, and downy and powdery mildew, depending on the conditions each year.
