Italian Harvest Update 2025

Although the harvest is still underway, these estimates are generally considered to be highly reliable.

The 2025 vintage marks a quantitative improvement over 2024's numbers, which in turn represented a much-needed increase compared to 2023's Peronospora-plagued vintage. 2025's 46.2 million h/L represents an 8% increase compared to 2024's 44 million h/L and a 2% increase compared to the average taken over the last 5 years. Generally speaking, quality has reportedly been very good across the board.

The degree of growth in production ranges across Italy. Compared with 2024, the South recorded the largest gains (+18%), thanks to water reserves accumulated in spring, enabling southern regions to handle the June and August heatwaves well. In the North, production is also up, though less dramatically, and Central Italy shows a slight decline overall (-3%).

Autumn and winter were mild, with above-average temperatures and abundant rainfall in Central and Northern Italy, building strong water reserves for the growing season. Spring brought frequent rain, especially in the Central-Northern regions and Sardinia. Summer once again proved decisive. Two intense heatwaves (late June–early July and mid-August) pushed temperatures to very high levels, especially in Central and Southern Italy. After Ferragosto, storms cooled the Central and Northern regions, bringing scattered intense rainfall, winds, and hail in some areas. In September, temperatures rose again. Ultimately, alternating weather ultimately favoured grape ripening.

Major Growing Regions

(% difference compared to 2023 harvest) [% difference compared to 2020-2024 5-year average]

Piedmont (+5%) [+7%]
A balanced season. Abundant rainfall early on built good water reserves, followed by a hot, dry June and warm August. There were no real extreme events, though June was particularly warm. Downy mildew pressure was high in spring but quickly contained, while heat favoured grapevine moths in Barbera areas and Lobesia botrana in the Langhe, requiring early treatments. Harvest began 7–10 days early; quality looks very good, especially for Nebbiolo.

Valle d'Aosta (+8%) [-25%]
Summer conditions were optimal; a hot, rainy June was followed by dry conditions in July and August, with no extreme heat and very few pest and disease issues. Harvest started early (mid-August for whites, late September for Nebbiolo). Excellent quality expected.

Lombardy (+15%) [-8%]
A mild, rainy winter was followed by favourable spring conditions that ensured good vegetative growth. The heatwave in June, the rain in July, and a hot August with strong day-night shifts boosted quality. Yields are good and quality is excellent across key areas.

Trentino-Alto Adige (+9%) [-3%]
A mild and humid winter led to early bud break. In summer, ripening progressed in fine fashion thanks to sunny, warm days, while the diurnal range in July and early August helped maintain optimal acidity levels. Both red and white varieties show strong quality. Harvest began mid-August and continued through mid-October; yields were high and healthy.

Veneto (+2%) [+2%]
A mild winter was followed by a rainy spring with moderate temperatures until the start of summer, when occasional heatwaves occurred. The need for spraying and vineyard management due to wet conditions was below the average. Disease pressure was mainly under control; some cases of grey rot occurred with early-ripening varieties. White grapes were picked slightly early, reds more in line with average. Quality is deemed generally good.

Friuli Venezia Giulia (+10%) [-2%]
Variable conditions characterized the growing season. After a hot June, a cool, rainy July followed before a warmer August with regular rain. Harvest started about a week earlier than usual, with areas with poorer-draining soils possibly struggling with the wet conditions so late into summer. Some botrytis problems in wet areas, but overall ripeness and yields are good, in line with recent years.

Liguria (=) [-2%]
Winter was cold and rainy, replenishing soil water reserves. Spring saw varied weather, but thanks to the region's unique microclimate and skilled vineyard management, vines entered summer in excellent condition. A spell of intense heat from late June through July brought an early start to harvest. Despite the challenges of drought and heat, yields are in line with or slightly below last year's levels, with quality expected to be very good.

Emilia-Romagna (=) [=]
A warmer-than-usual winter triggered early bud break, increasing the risk of frost. Rainfall exceeded the long-term average, leading to smaller berries that were more susceptible to rot, though downy mildew pressure was low. Black rot caused some issues, while Esca disease remains widespread. Summer heat delayed veraison, but optimal diurnal range supported ripening and aroma development. Harvest began in late August; grapes are healthy and of excellent quality.

Tuscany (-13%) [+7]
Winter and spring rains built up water reserves. May brought outbreaks of downy mildew, which were effectively controlled once conditions dried in June. Powdery mildew appeared locally in late June but remained limited. Summer was hot, with two heatwaves in July and August, but vines avoided significant stress thanks to earlier rainfall. Some sunburn and shrivelling occurred in August, though late rain and cooler weather helped even out ripening. Harvest began a week earlier than in 2024. Yields are slightly below last year, but red grapes in particular show excellent concentration and balance, pointing to a very promising vintage.

Umbria (+10%) [+20%]
Spring rainfall and mild April conditions encouraged early, even bud break. May alternated between heat and storms, with some localized hail damage, while June conditions were perfect. July was cooler and rainier, with marked diurnal shifts. Disease pressure was present but limited. Quality is strong across both whites and reds.

Marche (+18%) [+7%]
A warmer and wetter spring than 2024, followed by a hot, dry start to summer. Heavy July rainfall brought some relief, while August alternated between heat and storms, with hail causing some damage. Early bud break was followed by a slight delay in ripening, resulting in a harvest about a week later than average. Good diurnal shifts preserved acidity and aroma. Grapes are healthy, with well-formed clusters and no significant disease or stress. Quality is judged excellent to outstanding.

Lazio (+5%) [+9%]
A wet January replenished reserves after a dry end to 2024. March was warm and humid, ensuring uniform bud break but also causing some localized downy mildew. April rains complicated vineyard work, while June and July were very hot, and later eased by late-July storms. August brought wide diurnal ranges of up to 15°C. Harvest began in mid-August, and the vintage is looking promising.

Abruzzo (+25%) [+7%]
Following a difficult 2024, conditions were much more favourable this year. Winter snow and rainfall provided good reserves. Hail damage was minor, and disease pressure was minimal—large day–night temperature swings during ripening enhanced aroma development and structure. Harvest began in late August with Trebbiano and Pecorino. Both yields and quality are excellent.

Molise (+25%) [+27%]
Winter was stable, and spring brought mild conditions with steady rainfall. Summer was hot, with occasional rain. Disease pressure was low, and grapes reached maturity in excellent health. If settled weather continues, both quality and quantity will be high.

Campania (+13%) [+20%]
A mild winter with below-average rainfall was followed by early bud break in Irpinia and Sannio, with Campi Flegrei and Vesuvius slightly later. Frost in mid-April caused some localized damage, but abundant rain in May supported the growth cycle. High temperatures in June and early July accelerated development, though water reserves prevented stress. Summer storms brought beneficial diurnal shifts, despite isolated hail damage. Disease pressure was low, and grape health was excellent.

Puglia (+17%) [+4%]
A well-balanced season with sufficient spring rain. Ripening was gradual, with strong prospects for Negroamaro, Primitivo and Nero di Troia. Powdery mildew required monitoring but was well contained. The sharpshooter remains a concern. Harvest started in line with average, and quality looks excellent.

Basilicata (+40%) [+19%]
Mild winter and favourable spring conditions supported healthy vine growth, with only minor frost damage. The heat in late June and early July eased the disease. Wildfires caused some local vineyard losses, but elsewhere, productivity is expected to return to normal. Harvest timing is in line with averages. The outlook is positive, depending on the autumn weather.

Calabria (+15%) [+5%]
After several difficult years, 2025 conditions proved favourable, with excellent grape health. Frost caused some losses near Crotone, but overall prospects are strong. Harvest began in early August with sparkling varieties, followed by local grapes. If conditions remain stable, both quality and quantity will be high.

Sicily (+20%) [-4%]
After two challenging years, conditions improved markedly in 2025. Winter rain replenished reserves, supporting regular development and avoiding water stress during ripening. Disease pressure was lower than in recent vintages, though leafhopper damage was noted along the coast. Mild summer temperatures slowed ripening, giving balance and uniformity. Harvest began slightly later than in recent years; Sicily will once again have Italy's most extended harvest, lasting around 100 days. Quality and yields are both promising.

Sardinia (=) [-12%]
Above-average winter temperatures and low rainfall were followed by a wet spring, especially in the east, which restored reserves. Mildew outbreaks in May were managed effectively, though leafhopper presence increased. Mistral winds and wide diurnal swings tempered summer heat. Hailstorms and drought in mid-August reduced yields in some areas, but overall grape quality remains high.

Source: Agea for 2019–2024 and Assoenologi, Ismea and Uiv for 2025 with the collaboration of Masaf and regional bodies as of September 10, 2025* Edited for length and clarity.