2008 is a leap year. "Anno bisest, anno sensa sèst" (leap year, wild year), as the old Veneto farmers used to say, recalling the strange things that seemed to happen when there were 29 days in February. The 2008 harvest totally gives the lie to this maxim. Either that or we can accept it as a strange thing in a positive sense, inasmuch as the harvest has been quite exceptional. Without fear of contradiction, we can say that there has rarely been such a favorable combination of sunny days, with the odd shower sprinkled here and there, to help the grapes age healthily.  Harvesting, this year, was indeed a joy for the eyes and the nose alike: this is what the Moletto grape pickers would say in the evening after a day in the vineyards. "What magnificent grapes, what healthy bunches" was the remark most frequently heard. These excellent results were then reflected in work that took place in the cellar.
White Wines: these are not just wonderfully perfumed, they are out of this world! The alcohol content is high and they are sapid on the palate, very satisfying. In contrast with other years, they are more velvety, characterized by a slight astringency.
Red Wines: Given the later harvest for these red wines, cellar operations are still in course. Initial results would indicate their being perfumed but not excessively tannic, with an excellent structure, boasting a deep, splendid color verging on purplish blue. Some varieties are proving to be perfect for aging, something that does not happen every year.