2022 Riesling Recipe
Luna Rossa Winery is dedicated to producing fine wines exclusively from grapes grown in our vineyards in Deming, New Mexico. Luna Rossa Riesling is patterned after a quality German style wine, flavorful and rich in sweetness makes this wine good with hot spicy foods or even with dessert.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Carefully harvest Riesling grapes from the vineyard, ensuring they are ripe and free from any rot.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the grapes to release the juice, then press the crushed grapes to extract as much juice as possible.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the grape juice to a fermentation vessel. Add yeast to the juice and allow it to ferment at a controlled temperature for about 2-4 weeks.
- 4
Racking
After fermentation, rack the wine to separate it from the sediment that has settled at the bottom.
- 5
Aging
Age the wine in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels for 3-6 months to develop its flavors.
- 6
Bottling
Add sulfites for preservation, then filter and bottle the wine. Seal the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place.
- 7
Enjoy
After a few months of bottle aging, your Riesling will be ready to enjoy with spicy foods or desserts.