Sept. 29: Harvest

We made it, I will post more pictures soon.

The grape was great and healthy. Now is fermenting.

What a relief!

The grape is still on...last week!

We decided to wait another week to pick the grapes, because the level of maturation might increase, being the forecast positive for the coming week. I can't wait, but I know that everything needs its time.

We will probably start Monday or Tuesday, because there will be changes of weather starting from next Wednesday.

As you can see - I took the picture yesterday morning - the grape looks great and healthy.

Right now I am enjoying my 2007, who is giving many satisfaction.
Exactly today, it is on the table of Altesino at the Vitner's Vineyard in New York.
Guido is taking good care of it. I am sorry I could not go myself, but my presence is needed here really.

Winebow Inc. started to promote the Martino this month and we'll see what happens. They will order from me the amount of wine that they have been asked for. This is a new thing, and I don't mind at all. I understand that it is not a top moment for selling, that I have a large competition, but it is good to start somewhere, step by step. I was lucky to find an importer, and which one!

A couple of days ago I had a call from a friend journalist, the Martino had a special mention on the wine guide "Vini Buoni d'Italia". And this is a really good news for me.

Now let's concentrate on the harvest. Better keep the feet on the ground!

August in Resta - waiting for the Harvest

This is how the grapes look. As you can see, in a wonderful shape.

Lots of grape and leaves.

We don't like to add anything, or say anything that can give an idea on how the harvest will be, because...it belongs to the future!
The only thing I can tell you, is that the grape now is great, healthy, and with a level of maturation very satisfying. (Cross your fingers as well, please!).

My trip in the States was fantastic, and I must thank everyone who took part of this experience.

Seeing my Martino in the US, and tasting it with friends was a real treat for me.

I can't be enough thankful, never. Mary Louise, Bruce, John, Mary Grace, Danny, Alicia, Patricia, Laura, Barbara, Wendy, Bonnie, Eric....yes, it is one of those neverending lists.

I do have a big news: starting from September, the Martino will be exported to the US, but only on request. Winebow will be the company taking care of it. I will send you more details soon. Or you can ask me. They will sell to retailers, not to private customers.

Of course this makes me very happy, because for the first time I will be - eventually - present in restaurants and wine shops. Not me, I mean the Martino!

The summer is really hot now, but we love it. When I see on the news the packed beaches in Italy during these days, I appreciate being here, in this beautiful corner. The only problem that can ruin the party are the storms.

From now on we roll to the Harvest, as I mentioned once, this is like the last month when we are pregnant. We can't wait to deliver!

All for now, many of you asked for more recipes, I will post one tomorrow.

And, before I forget, I will be in a book - few lines but very important for me - by Susan Van Allen, 100 places a woman should to in Italy. It will be published in October, but already available to orders on Amazon. It has been a fashinating project, and Susan is a real nice person that knows what to do. I hope you will enjoy it. I can't wait to see it.

A presto my dears! Lots of love and glasses full of delicious wine to all!
Anna Lisa