ANCHELOTTA

Ancellotta by Lazurnaya Yagoda: A Winemaker’s Workhorse

When selecting varieties for our vineyards, we at Lazurnaya Yagoda prioritized operational efficiency and yield stability. Ancellotta has proven to be an essential asset for producing deeply colored, full-bodied red wines. From a grower's perspective, this technical grape is built for consistency.

Cultivation and Management Insights

Because Ancellotta is a late-ripening variety, timing is everything. In southern regions, we focus on allowing the berries to reach full phenolic maturity, which is critical for the final quality of the must. Since the vine features perfect flowers, we rarely face pollination issues, which contributes significantly to the consistently high yields we observe year after year.

• Maintenance: The vine responds well to standard pruning techniques, making vineyard management and mechanical equipment access straightforward.
• Winter Care: As a variety grown under a protective cover in our climate, we ensure proper winterization. This practice minimizes vine stress and secures our targeted production volume for the following season.
• Disease Resistance: With a structured application schedule, Ancellotta shows reliable resistance to regional fungal pressures, allowing for predictable crop protection costs.

Winemaking Efficiency

Ancellotta is primarily known as a 'teinturier' or dye grape, and it performs this role perfectly. The deep blue, almost black berries provide an intense pigment that adds structure and visual appeal to our wines. In the cellar, the grapes are very cooperative; the must has excellent extraction levels, which simplifies the fermentation process and helps us achieve the desired wine profile without excess effort.

For those managing large-scale production, Ancellotta from Lazurnaya Yagoda is an investment in reliability. It offers high juice yield and a predictable ripening schedule, allowing our harvest logistics to run smoothly even during peak processing periods.