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Active yeast fermentation in primary fermentors
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Pressed wine moved to secondary fermentors, leaving head space for foaming
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Rack off gross lees and top up containers. Test for ML completion.
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Rack off lees again and sulfite, store in cool place for aging, topping and sulfiting every couple months. Add oak.
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Racking off lees, adjusting sulfite, fining or filtering, or just topping up
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Rack to bottling container, add sulfite, cork and store.
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5-14 Days
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1 - 2 weeks
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1 month
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4 to 6 months
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1 to 3 months
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Usually in time for next harvest
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