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<\/p>\nWinter in the vineyard may seem quiet, but only on the surface. When the leaves have fallen and the vine enters its vegetative rest, one of the most important phases of the year begins: pruning.
This year, however, the work was accompanied by a particularly cold winter, with low temperatures and prolonged frosts, requiring care, proper timing, and some precise choices.<\/p>\n
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A colder-than-average winter<\/strong><\/p>\n Low temperatures are not necessarily a problem for the vine. In fact, a cold and dry winter can be a valuable ally. Intense cold helps to:<\/p>\n reduce the pressure of pests and pathogens In seasons like this, the vineyard truly \u201csleeps.\u201d And it is precisely this full rest that allows the vine to restart more evenly in spring.<\/p>\n Pruning: a matter of balance<\/strong><\/p>\n Winter pruning is never a mechanical operation. Each vine is observed individually. We assess:<\/p>\n how it responded in the previous season With a very cold winter, pruning requires even greater attention. Working too early, while strong frosts are still ongoing, can expose the cuts to unnecessary stress. Why cold is not something to fear<\/strong><\/p>\n Contrary to what one might think, winter cold is not an enemy of quality wine. On the contrary, in well-managed vineyards it:<\/p>\n strengthens the vine The real risk is not the cold itself, but sudden temperature swings. When winter is stable, even if harsh, the vine knows how to protect itself.<\/p>\n Preparing the vineyard for the new season<\/strong><\/p>\n Pruning is also the moment when part of the future harvest is decided. With every cut, we define:<\/p>\n how much fruit the vine will produce In an agricultural reality like Villa Dianella, pruning does not follow a logic of maximum yield. The invisible work that makes the difference<\/strong><\/p>\n Those who visit the vineyard in winter see bare rows, damp soil, and cold hands at work. Cold, silence, and the slow pace of winter are all part of this work. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Winter in the vineyard may seem quiet, but only on the surface. When the leaves have fallen and the vine enters its vegetative rest, one of the most important phases…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9923,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","footnotes":"","_fp_seo_title":"","_fp_seo_meta_description":"","_fp_seo_focus_keyword":"","_fp_seo_meta_canonical":"","_fp_seo_meta_robots":"","_fp_seo_geo_claims":"","_fp_seo_geo_expose":"","_fp_seo_geo_no_ai_reuse":""},"categories":[484],"tags":[485],"class_list":{"0":"post-9947","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news-en","8":"tag-vini-dianella-en"},"yoast_head":"\n
slow vegetative activity in a natural way
promote a deep, complete rest of the plant<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/villadianella.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-13.png\")
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its vigor
the distribution of the canes
the balance between production and structure<\/p>\n
For this reason, the work is planned by parcels, respecting the timing of the season and adapting to weather conditions.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/villadianella.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-14.png\")
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naturally selects the strongest shoots
contributes to a more even restart<\/p>\n
how the plant\u2019s energy will be distributed
what kind of balance to seek for the following season<\/p>\n
The goal remains the same: quality, consistency, and respect for the vine.<\/p>\n
But it is precisely in these months that the character of the wines to come is built.
Pruning is an ancient gesture, repeated every year, requiring experience, patience, and a deep knowledge of the vineyard.<\/p>\n
And when spring arrives, the vineyard will be ready to start again, on solid foundations.<\/p>\n