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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Pinot Grigio
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting
Harvest the Pinot Grigio grapes by hand in late summer when they are ripe.
- 2
Crushing
Crush the grapes gently to release the juice, making sure not to break the seeds.
- 3
Pressing
Press the crushed grapes to separate the juice from the skins and seeds.
- 4
Fermentation
Add sulfur dioxide and yeast to the juice to start fermentation, allowing it to occur for about 2-3 weeks at a controlled temperature.
- 5
Clarification
After fermentation, let the wine settle to clarify for several weeks.
- 6
Aging
Age the wine in stainless steel tanks for 6-12 months to develop its flavors.
- 7
Bottling
Finally, filter the wine and bottle it, allowing it to rest for a few months before release.
