Brotte, Côtes Du Rhône Blanc, 2022 Recipe

Directions for Making Brotte, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, 2022

1. 1

   Prepare the Grapes

   Wash the white grapes thoroughly under cold running water. Remove stems and any damaged grapes. Place the grapes in a large bowl or fermentation container.

2. 2

   Crush the Grapes

   Using a clean potato masher or your hands, crush the grapes gently to release their juices. Aim for a mix of pulp and juice without creating too much foam.

3. 3

   Make the Sugar Solution

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool before adding to the grape mixture.

4. 4

   Mix the Ingredients

   Add the cooled sugar solution and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the crushed grapes. Stir gently to combine.

5. 5

   Add Yeast

   Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of wine yeast over the grape mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the yeast evenly throughout the mixture.

6. 6

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermentation container with a clean cloth or lid (with an airlock, if available) and let it sit at room temperature for 5-7 days. Stir the mixture daily to promote fermentation.

7. 7

   Optional Oak Aging

   If desired, add 0.5 cup of oak chips to the mixture during the fermentation process for added flavor. You can also skip this step if you prefer a fresher taste.

8. 8

   Strain the Mixture

   After fermentation is complete, use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the liquid from the solid grape matter. Discard the solids.

9. 9

   Dilute and Bottle

   Dilute the strained liquid with 1 cup of bottled spring water if desired. Then, bottle the wine in sterilized bottles, sealing each tightly.

10. 10

    Age the Wine

    Store the bottled wine in a cool, dark place for at least 3-6 months to allow flavors to mature before tasting.