Challenging weather conditions, promising quality

The 2024 growing season demanded substantial vineyard work to secure a high-quality crop. Unusually wet weather in May and June delayed flowering. Poor fruit set then reduced yields by 15–40%, depending on variety and microclimate, with Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio particularly affected.

July continued with above-average rainfall before August brought dry and warm conditions. Summer weather persisted into early September, but a marked mid-month cooling slowed phenolic ripening across all varieties. Heavy rain arrived at the end of September and negatively affected Vernatsch and late-ripening red varieties; full maturity was not achieved in every case. Conversely, the rain benefited late-harvest Gewürztraminer and Moscato Rosa.

Despite the difficult season, the resulting crop and young wines showed promising quality. White wines and Pinot Noir were the principal qualitative highlights, benefiting from reduced yields and the associated increase in aromatic complexity.