Malbec Recipe

Time3h
Serves5

Don David - Argentina

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Ingredients

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Wine

Method

Wine Making Process

1

Harvesting the Grapes

Select ripe Malbec grapes and harvest them. Ensure that only the best quality grapes are chosen.

2

Crushing the Grapes

Crush the grapes gently to release the juice. This can be done by hand or using a grape crusher.

3

Fermentation

Transfer the crushed grapes and juice into a fermentation vessel. Add water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently to mix. Cover the vessel and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 7-14 days.

4

Pressing

After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids. Collect the liquid into a clean container.

5

Adding Sulfur Dioxide

Add sulfur dioxide to the wine to preserve it and prevent spoilage. Stir well.

6

Aging

Transfer the wine into oak barrels or bottles and let it age for at least 6 months to develop its flavors.

7

Bottling

Once the wine has aged, filter it and transfer it into bottles. Seal the bottles and label them.