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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
Harvesting
Harvest the Montepulciano grapes at optimal ripeness, usually in late September to early October.
Crushing
Crush the harvested grapes to release the juice and pulp, placing them in a fermentation tank.
Fermentation
Add yeast to the tank and allow fermentation to occur at a controlled temperature (18-25°C) for approximately 7-10 days.
Pressing
After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the liquid wine from the solid grape skins.
Aging
Transfer the wine to oak barrels for aging. Allow it to age for at least 12 months to develop complex flavors.
Sulfur Addition
Add sulfur dioxide to stabilize the wine before bottling.
Bottling
Bottle the wine in clean, sterilized bottles and seal them with corks.