2022 Malvasia Bianca Recipe
Luna Rossa Winery is dedicated to producing fine wines exclusively from grapes grown in our vineyards in Deming, New Mexico. This slightly sweet Malvasia Bianca offers delightful aromas and flavors of honey and pears with a lemon edge. Serve this wine chilled with appetizers before dinner to stimulate the appetite.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Preparation
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Select ripe Malvasia Bianca grapes from the vineyard, ensuring they are free from defects and have a sweet aroma.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the grapes gently to extract the juice and separate it from the skins. Use a wine press if available.
- 3
- 4
Adding Yeast
Sprinkle the wine yeast over the mixture and stir gently. Cover the vessel with a clean cloth to allow air circulation while preventing contaminants.
- 5
Fermentation
Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for about 2-3 weeks, stirring occasionally, until fermentation slows down.
- 6
Adding Lemon Juice
Once fermentation is complete, add the lemon juice to the wine for a refreshing acidity. Stir gently.
- 7
- 8
Chilling and Serving
Chill the wine in the refrigerator before serving. Pair it with light appetizers to enhance the experience.