I am making the Cellar Craft Showcase Italy Barbera. The kit has skins. The instructions say to keep it in the primary for 10-12 days, submerging the grapes at least once per day.
After 4 days, the kit is down to 1.01 from an original 1.08 (prior to adding skins). I am use to the Winexpert kits which would have you racking now, and let it finish in a carboy with less air space.
Any comments on staying with the CC instructions (10 days in primary), or using WE type instructions.
Note: In the CC instructions, after the first 10 days, you rack, and then wait another 10 days for the wine to fully finish.
After 4 days, the kit is down to 1.01 from an original 1.08 (prior to adding skins). I am use to the Winexpert kits which would have you racking now, and let it finish in a carboy with less air space.
Any comments on staying with the CC instructions (10 days in primary), or using WE type instructions.
Note: In the CC instructions, after the first 10 days, you rack, and then wait another 10 days for the wine to fully finish.