| Description du millésime |
Wine producers had huge smiles on their faces following the 2004 harvest. The grape crop was late in most areas in Italy, but a warm and sunny September produced good to exceptional grapes for most serious estates. Some winemakers are already making comparisons to the classic 1997 vintage. High yields are the only concern about the vintage, since vineyards kicked into full-blown production following the ultra-hot, dry weather in 2003 that reduced that year's crop. Some producers cut back at least 60 percent of the grapes hanging on their vines in July and August to ensure that the vines put all of their energy into a solid crop. Already young, wines already had amazingly dark colors, bright perfumes and rich tannins and fruit. The 2004 is a vintage characterized by deep, dark must with bright tonality, outstanding aromas, depth and length. |