The 2022 vintage in Bolgheri was characterized by a prolonged dry period from June until the end of September. However, unlike 2017, the particularly rainy winter helped to significantly increase the water reserves of the deep soils that characterize the area, providing the vines with the right support throughout the production phase. Spring, basically cool, favored a slight delay in budding and subsequent flowering. Summer temperatures have never been excessive, allowing for a slow and regular ripening of the grapes in each vineyard with excellent levels of integrity and health.
The Merlot harvest for Cont'Ugo began on 8 September on the earliest vineyards, and ended at the end of September with the later parcels.