Filtration question

[euphio]

I have a Winexpert Sangiovese kit in the secondary fermentation stage. This is the first wine I've ever made. I don't have any filtration equipment (yet). Do I truly need to filter this into the bottles?

 

[pjd]

I have a Winexpert Sangiovese kit in the secondary fermentation stage. This is the first wine I've ever made. I don't have any filtration equipment (yet). Do I truly need to filter this into the bottles?

No you do not need to filter this wine. On any of my red wines, I never filter them but I allow enough time in the Carboy to completely settle out. Usually 1 year in the carboy racking once every three months. Then I bottle and wait another year.

 

[saramc]

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