‘’L’ estate sta finendo e un anno se ne va…’’

Aug 29
3 min read

ADRIANO MAGAZINE

September 2025

These lyrics from the famous song by Italian 80s pop duo Righeira are perfect at this time of year, when I come home after my holidays and start planning for the autumn, because their English translation is “Summer’s coming to an end and another year is over”. We’re really busy, having just bottled the new vintage of Nebbiolo (2024), emptying another tank in preparation for the next one. The watchwords in the cellar are “clean and tidy” and the same goes for the vineyard too. Everything’s almost ready for the start of the grape harvest.

I don’t know how many of you feel the same as I do, but I’ve always found the end of August to be a bit like the end of December, a moment for reflecting on what I’ve achieved, thinking about the year ahead and making resolutions. When I was little, I used to do it for the start of the new school year and, living above the cellar, I was already fully immersed in the characteristic atmosphere of the grape harvest that surrounds me now. When it comes to the grapes, we really do have to weigh up what we’ve done during the year, looking back at the weather we’ve had and at how well we managed the vineyard, hoping that these last weeks of work go well and that the grapes we bring into the cellar will be excellent in terms of quality, enabling us to express – as always – our terroir in the best way possible.

The grapes seem to be really good so we’re happy, and I can’t wait to start harvesting them, although – if I’m honest – I CAN’T WAIT TO FINISH! Don’t get me wrong… I love the grape harvest. Everyone working together, full of adrenalin, not much sleep, too much work and so much satisfaction. But a couple of days living at this pace, with every possible emotion running through my veins, is enough for me to start wishing it was all over and done with!

We’ve almost finished harvesting our hazelnuts and, unfortunately, it hasn’t been a good year for the “Tonda e Gentile delle Langhe”. The yields are very low and we’ve had to work hard to select only the very best. As a result, we’ll only have a limited amount during the months to come, but at least we know they’ll be just as good as ever.

September heralds a wide variety of events and, as you know, we like taking our wines to the various venues that host them. But keep your eyes open because - SPOILER ALERT- we’ll also be hosting a great event of our very own this autumn!

I’ll be back in touch after the harvest and, in the meantime, if you’d like to come and visit, I’ll let you taste the must!

See you soon

Michela

ON THE ROAD

Piedmont - Meina (Lago Maggiore)

APERTIVO WITH THE PRODUCER

Michela will be at Enoteca Cin Cin in Meina for an aperitif with you,

and she’ll bring grapes to taste alongside our wines.

When: Saturday, 6 September

Where: Piedmont – Meina (Lake Maggiore)

Reservations: by 3 September at phone 0322660898 or email cincinlory@gmail.com

Tuscany – Florence – Fortezza da Basso

ENO' FLORENCE WINE EXCELLENCE

This event is designed to bring together professionals and wine enthusiasts in a unique experience of discovery, comparison, and deepening. Over two days, set in the splendid setting of Fortezza da Basso, more than 230 wineries, over 900 labels to taste, masterclasses, workshops, and networking opportunities. And we will be there!

When: Sunday 20 and Monday 21 September

Where: Tuscany – Florence – Fortezza da Basso

Piedmont - Alba

GO WINE LOUNGE

The wine festival in the center of Alba

our wines will be in the Nebbiolo lounge; we look forward to seeing you!

When: Sunday 28 September

Where: Piedmont – Alba

Info and tickets: https://www.gowinet.it/evento/festa-del-vino-2025-ad-alba/

WHINE OF THE MONTH

BARBARESCO DOCG SANADAIVE

“Sanadaive” is Piedmontese dialect for San Rocco Seno d’Elvio.

The two vineyards producing the grapes for this Barbaresco come from this hamlet—specifically the cru Rizzi and Rocche Massalupo.

IN THE CELLAR

Opening hours:

We are open as a point of sale and for visits and tastings from Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays (except Sunday the 7th, when we will be open).

Reservations are always appreciated—especially given the busy period ahead. Please book in advance via phone at 0173 362294 or email info@adrianovini.it