After
reception of the grape harvest, destemming and crushing, the grapes
are put into the two high technology fermenting rooms where 33
thermoregulated stainless steel tanks with heating and cooling
systems allow for precise control of the alcoholic and malo-lactic
fermentation.
The period of tank fermentation varies from 18 to 24 days depending
on the year. frequent pumping-over is carried out to extract the
most colour and tannin possible.