Italy

Tuscany

1989
100Grapeyear
legendary Configuration

Tuscany 1989 Vintage Report

Defining the 1989 vintage in Tuscany requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.

Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.

Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 46mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Tuscany

The heart of Italian wine, Tuscany is the land of Sangiovese. From the classic, savory Chianti Classico to the powerful, long-lived Brunello di Montalcino and the modern Super Tuscans, it combines history with innovation.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1652

Total Rainfall

543 mm

Sunshine Hours

2287 hrs

Diurnal Shift

10.2 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

18 °C

Historical Context (10 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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