Why Hand-Harvested Grapes Matter: Quality Starts in the Vineyard

When people think about wine, they often focus on the bottle, the label or the tasting notes. However, great wine begins long before fermentation starts.

It begins in the vineyard.

One of the most important decisions a winery can make is how grapes are harvested. At Tenuta Coromano, we believe that hand harvesting remains one of the best ways to protect grape quality and preserve the character of the vineyard.

What Does Hand Harvesting Mean?

Hand harvesting means that grapes are picked manually by people rather than by machines.

Each bunch is carefully selected and placed into collection containers before being transported to the winery.

Although this method requires more time and effort, it allows greater attention to quality throughout the harvest.

Why Are Grapes Harvested by Hand?

Every vineyard is different.

During harvest, not all grape bunches ripen at exactly the same pace. Hand harvesting allows experienced workers to identify healthy, fully ripe grapes while avoiding damaged or unsuitable fruit.

This careful selection helps ensure that only the best grapes continue their journey to the winery.

Protecting the Quality of the Fruit

Grapes are delicate.

When fruit is damaged during harvest, oxidation can begin before the winemaking process even starts.

Hand harvesting reduces unnecessary stress on the grapes and helps preserve their freshness, aromas and natural characteristics.

For wineries focused on quality rather than quantity, this attention to detail can make a significant difference.

The Importance of Timing

Harvest is one of the most exciting periods of the year.

The timing of the harvest influences the balance between sugar, acidity and flavour development in the grapes.

At Tenuta Coromano, we closely monitor the vineyard throughout the growing season to determine the right moment for harvesting.

Once picked, the grapes are brought directly to our winery for processing.

From Vineyard to Winery in the Same Day

One of the principles we follow is processing our grapes the very same day they are harvested.

This helps preserve freshness and allows us to work with fruit at its best condition.

By reducing the time between harvest and winemaking, we can maintain the quality and integrity of the grapes while respecting the character of each vintage.

Small Winery, Personal Attention

As a small family winery in Bertinoro, we are able to follow every stage of production closely.

From vineyard management to harvest and winemaking, we remain directly involved in each step.

This hands-on approach allows us to make decisions based on quality rather than volume and helps us maintain a strong connection with our wines.

Why It Matters for Wine Lovers

Many wine lovers today are interested not only in what is inside the bottle but also in how the wine was made.

Hand harvesting reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, patience and respect for the vineyard.

While it requires more work, it is one of the ways we strive to produce wines that express the authenticity of our land and our family traditions.

A Commitment to Authentic Winemaking

At Tenuta Coromano, every harvest represents the beginning of a new story.

By harvesting grapes by hand and processing them the same day in our small family winery, we continue a tradition that values quality, attention and respect for the territory of Romagna.

We believe that every great bottle starts with great grapes, and great grapes begin in the vineyard.

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