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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting
Harvest the Pinot Noir grapes at their peak ripeness, ensuring they are free from any rot or disease.
- 2
Crushing
Crush the grapes to release their juice. This can be done by hand or using a crusher.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the crushed grapes into a fermentation vessel. Add yeast and sugar to the grape juice. Allow it to ferment at a controlled temperature between 20-25°C for about 7-14 days, stirring daily.
- 4
Pressing
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid wine from the grape skins.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the wine to oak barrels for aging. Allow it to age for at least 6 months to develop its flavors.
- 6
Bottling
After aging, filter the wine and add sulfites for stabilization. Bottle the wine and seal with corks. Allow it to age in the bottle for additional time before serving.
