Harvest: Italy Overcomes a Damp 2023

Despite a rainy, humid summer, winemakers are confident about this year's vintage

A man harvests Moscato grapes in an Italian vineyard.
Moscato harvest in northwest Italy. The region was lucky to see less rain damage than elsewhere in the country. (Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images)

Central and southern Italy experienced one of the most challenging growing seasons in recent memory this past year, with extended periods of rain flooding vineyards and causing mildew. While this year's vintage will likely see reduced yeilds due to climate interference, winemakers across the affected regions are confident in the quality of 2023's grapes. Read the rest of Wine Spectator’s harvest report!

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