Friday, 31 July, 2026
Harpers, Oliver Catchpole
With picking expected to continue across the island for nearly 100 days, Assovini Sicilia – the trade association for Sicilian winemakers – has described the outlook for this harvest as “decidedly positive”.
A particularly rainy winter and spring allowed for significant replenishment of soil water reserves, supporting balanced growth and allowing the vines to remain healthy even during the peak of the July heatwave.
Limited disease and pest pressure – with only a few well-managed cases – also allowed vines to remain in good health.
Pietro Pollara, the vice president of Assovini Sicilia, said: “We expect a harvest of outstanding quality, with wines displaying remarkable aromatic complexity and an excellent balance of freshness and elegance.”
The end of July has been the beginning of Sicily’s harvest season in recent years, with international varieties including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay harvested first for both sparkling and still wines.
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