2022 Rosé Recipe
Luna Rossa Winery is dedicated to producing fine wines exclusively from grapes grown in our vineyards in Deming, New Mexico. Luna Rossa Rosé is a dry and elegant light pink wine, showing the quality of early season grapes. Pairs well with shellfish or just by itself as an aperitif. We recommend it served slightly chilled.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Select and harvest ripe Grenache and Syrah grapes from the vineyard, ensuring the quality and ripeness for the desired flavor profile.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the grapes gently to release the juice and separate the skins from the must. Press the grapes to extract the juice, aiming for light pink color.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the juice to fermentation tanks. Add yeast and malolactic culture to start the fermentation process. Maintain a temperature of 15-20°C for optimal results.
- 4
Aging
After fermentation, allow the wine to age in stainless steel tanks for at least 3 months to develop its flavors and aromas.
- 5
Sulfite Addition
Add sulfites to stabilize the wine and protect it from oxidation and spoilage.
- 6
- 7
Chilling and Serving
Refrigerate the wine slightly before serving. It is best enjoyed chilled, either on its own or paired with shellfish.