Also in this region the main characteristic of 2004 were the excellent climatic conditions, the warm weather started later than the previous years. Good vineyard management and control of excessive yields through cluster thinning was extremely important. There were problems with mildew in southern Puglia.

Corato (Castel del Monte): “…..we had no problems with mildew at our estate. Results are excellent: super white wines (harvested 15 days later than the previous vintages) and very good reds” (Roberto Perrone Capano owner of Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia)