Winter was cold and dry, followed by the months of April, May and June that were less wet than 2004, but with more regular rains. Temperature in April was average, while in May and June temperature was higher than average. Characteristic of this vintage was the difference between temperature during the day and at night, this was particularly evident since the beginning of July. This was ideal for the acidity of the must. Production of white varietals was about 15-20% lower than last year, while it was about 10-15% lower in red varietals. Clusters were in general without flaws, also due to the sound vineyard practices carried out in this region.

Santa Margherita di Ala: “the 2005 vintage is very similar to 2004. It was a cool year, ideal for white wines. Ripening of the clusters was gradual, aromas are very evident….” (Tiziano Tommasi owner of Azienda La Cadalora)