Fall in Resta

On November 11st we celebrated San Martino.
Of course we wanted to celebrate the person that built our house, and that gives name to our wine.
We found out that Saint Martin is the patron of the wine makers, isnt't this an incredible coincidence?
We had a Mass in the churh, Joanne played the flute, and after we had a dinner, with duck served, as for tradition.

We are having a very mild fall, with warm temperatures, and sunny days. I hope that we are not getting spoilt, and have to pay for it later...Life now is quieter, we are enjoying the new olive oil and the seasonal products as pumpkin. Unfortunally not many mushrooms were found this year.

I am working on projects for next year, new places to visit, and found many interesting places. One of my favourites is http://www.lapievedipoggioallemura.it/. Ask of Alessandro.

Some very sweet clients who came in May are shipping to Resta a wooden carved baby Jesus for the coming festivity, to place in the church, isn't it a great idea? So thoughtful.

240 bottles of Martino made their way to the US, handled by Winebow Inc.
I will write a post of the restaurants that ordered it.

Please look at this darling article posted by friends who came at Resta past May!

http://andymorales.com/snideremarks/fattoria-resta/

All my best,
and have a great Thanksgiving day, we are going to Florence to celebrate with my family.

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!