2022 Nero D'avola Recipe
Luna Rossa is dedicated to producing fine wines exclusively from grapes grown in our vineyards in Deming, New Mexico. Luna Rossa Nero d'Avola is a medium body red wine with heavy notes of chocolate and plum with a hint of bay leaf. With a good amount of acidity this red wine pairs perfectly with BBQ burgers and other flavorful meat dishes.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Harvest the Nero d'Avola grapes at optimal ripeness, ensuring they are free from any rot or disease.
- 2
Crushing and Destemming
Crush and destem the grapes to release the juice, keeping the skins intact for fermentation.
- 3
Fermentation
Add yeast and sugar to the crushed grapes and let the mixture ferment for 7-14 days, stirring daily.
- 4
Pressing
After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the wine to barrels with oak chips for aging. Allow it to mature for at least 6 months.
- 6
Bottling
Add sulfur dioxide for preservation, then filter and bottle the wine. Seal and label.
- 7
Resting
Let the bottled wine rest for an additional 3 months before releasing it for sale.