This year the vegetative cycle of the Tenuta Torciano vines is proceeding smoothly, and the 5-star vineyards are currently in full bloom — a phase that's crucial for the grapes' yield and quality.
Flowering
A short phase that decides the harvest
Flowering took place without excessive meteorological instability, and the inflorescences are developing quickly and regularly. The vine's flowering phase is very short, just 10-15 days; the flowers aren't very showy, but this phase is decisive for the yield and for the future aromas of the wine. Depending on the type of vine, 30-60% of the flowers will grow — what experts call the "average percentage of flowering." The development of the inflorescence mainly depends on climatic conditions: higher temperatures can accelerate it, but rain or a sudden phase of heat can also cause flowers and smaller berries to drop off. The climate during the flowering phase is crucial for the yield that follows.
The aroma secret
A perfume the vine doesn't need
Flowering always has a special charm. The pollen of the flowers emits aromatic substances, which is why the vineyards are invaded by a pleasant perfume at this moment — even though the vine doesn't need insects for pollination. In fact, vine flowers don't even produce nectar, the nourishment insects seek, and it isn't clear why these fragrances are released at all. After self-pollination, the small berries begin to grow, becoming more or less spherical. The next phase is veraison, the beginning of the berries' maturation, which starts in the first part of August with some variability depending on the area, the type of vine and the season's trend.
