During the 2017 season, Castello di Pomino saw scant rain showers in both the winter and spring. Temperatures were average, save a particularly biting January. Sprouting began in early March and, despite lower temperatures during the month of April, the healthy shoots flowered in May. By the end of the month, half of the vineyards were completely in bloom, earlier than in previous years. The estate’s cool, deep soils coupled with proper soil tillage protected the plants during a very dry summer. Veraison began at the end of July and the harvest took place rather early in the season.