September 2, 2023 My incredible journey to be part of the wine making process with Consultant Enologist Teo D’Apolito has begun! I will be in…
Collecting Samples from the Vineyards
A pre-harvest outing with Enologist/Wine Maker/Consultant Teo D’Apolito to the vineyards Day 1: September 2, 2023 In general, most wineries in the Primitivo growing regions…
Growers Delivering Grapes
Growers delivering their grapes to the Winery Day 2: September 3, 2023 Winery: Cantine Pliniana Primary Varietal (about 90%): Primitivo The delivery process: Large and…
Maceration (Fermentation) Analysis
Analysis of how the fermentation process is coming along Day 2: September 3, 2023 Winery: Cantine Pliniana Varietal: Primitivo This is an analysis of the…
Fermentation Progression Analysis
Capturing key data during fermentation for analysis Day 4: September 5, 2023 Winery: La Pruina Varietal: Primitivo Initial fermentation is an alcoholic fermentation, meaning, the…
Harvesting by Machine
A look at how machines are used to harvest grapes Day 4: September 5, 2023 Winery: Mottura Vini del Salento Varietal: Primitivo (harvested for rosato)…
An Introduction to the Fermentation Process
An quick rundown of the fermentation process with Teo Day 5: September 6, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) This morning Teo gave me a…
From Delivery to Fermentation Tank
A look at how grapes are delivered to the winery and how the must is transferred to fermentation tanks Day 5: September 6, 2023 Winery:…
Tasting from Fermentation Tanks
Tasting must from tanks during the early stages of fermentation Day 6: September 7, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) Varietal: Primitivo DOC This is…
The Pump Over Process
The mechanics of pump over during fermentation in tanks Day 6: September 7, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) Varietal: Primitivo DOC This is a…