A balanced and high-quality vintage, marked by stable climatic conditions and even ripening across all vineyards. Consistent weather patterns and precision-driven agronomic management ensured healthy grapes and outstanding aromatic profiles, reaffirming the strength of Firriato’s sustainable model and the coherence of a production vision rooted in excellence and environmental respect.
The 2025 harvest at Firriato stands out for the exceptional quality of its grapes and for the balanced climatic trend that fostered a harmonious vegetative and productive cycle across all estates — from the Trapani countryside to the island of Favignana, and up to the slopes of Mount Etna. The weather conditions ensured a steady and uniform ripening process, producing balanced clusters with refined aromatic profiles and confirming the consistency of Firriato’s long-established commitment to sustainable, precision-based viticulture.
The season was characterized by a regular distribution of rainfall, which maintained constant water availability and optimal plant health. Winter and spring rains replenished the soil’s water reserves, while a warm but not excessive summer allowed the vines to grow without water or physiological stress. A mild winter also led to a slightly earlier ripening, carefully managed through targeted agronomic interventions to maintain uniformity and balance throughout the vegetative phase.
Harvesting began with the early-ripening varieties — Chardonnay and Grillo — followed by Catarratto and Inzolia, which showed excellent acidity and remarkable aromatic integrity. The red varieties — Merlot, Syrah, and Nero d’Avola — were picked next, while in the higher vineyards of the Trapani area harvesting continued with Perricone and Frappato.
On Mount Etna, where ripening follows a slower rhythm, the harvest began with Carricante and Catarratto and will continue with Nerello Mascalese, expected to conclude in the final ten days of October. Here, the grapes achieved an ideal balance of sugars, acidity, and phenolic components, expressing the complexity and depth typical of Firriato’s mountain wines.
“It has been a very good harvest, supported by balanced weather and ideal ripening conditions – notes Tanino Sant’Angelo, agronomist at Firriato – The grapes have shown excellent quality across all our estates, confirming the value of precision viticulture and our ongoing commitment to enhancing biodiversity and the distinct character of each terroir”.
The 2025 harvest thus reaffirms Firriato’s technical and scientific approach to vineyard management — achieving results that seamlessly combine sustainability, agronomic innovation, and territorial identity.
This harvest is expected to produce Sicily DOC, Etna DOC, and IGT Terre Siciliane wines of the highest caliber and quality.
