Amici Cellars 'reserve' Recipe
Make Amici Cellars 'reserve' Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Harvest the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes when they are fully ripe, ideally in the late summer to early fall during the morning hours to keep them cool.
- 2
Crushing and Destemming
Remove the stems and crush the grapes to release the juice. This can be done using a grape crusher or manually.
- 3
Adding Water
Add 10 gallons of water to the crushed grapes to help with fermentation, ensuring that the mixture is well combined.
- 4
Adding Yeast Nutrient
Stir in 2 teaspoons of yeast nutrient to support the fermentation process and help the yeast thrive.
- 5
Inoculating with Yeast
Add the packet of malolactic starter culture to the mixture, ensuring it is well distributed.
- 6
Adding Potassium Metabisulfite
Add 1 teaspoon of potassium metabisulfite to the mixture to help prevent oxidation and spoilage.
- 7
Fermentation
Allow the mixture to ferment for about 1-2 weeks, stirring daily to ensure even fermentation.
- 8
Adding Oak Chips
After fermentation is complete, add 4 oz of medium toast oak chips to the wine to impart flavor and complexity.
- 9
Aging
Transfer the wine to a secondary fermentation vessel for aging. Allow it to age for at least 6 months, tasting periodically for desired flavor.
- 10
Bottling
Once aging is complete, filter the wine and bottle it. Seal the bottles with corks and store them in a cool, dark place.