Moving

[justsipn]

So, I have a Brunello that it’s been 2 months since my first racking. I was planning to Carboy age it for longer than I usually do. Usually, I bottle other wines at three months after the first racking and let it bottle age from there.

But, now I’m all of a sudden moving this week. I’m only moving about 25 miles.

Would you go ahead and bottle it before the move? Or, move it in the carboy knowing that any lees that have settled out might be stirred up again? Once moved, I can leave it set for however long I need to clear again.

 

[Jovimaple]

I would (carefully) move it in the carboy and then let it settle out again. It won't hurt anything for the lees to get mixed up and have to fall out again, especially since the wine is so young and you plan to bulk age for a while.

 

[ceeaton]

I agree. A Brunello is usually better with more age in my opinion, and those lees will settle out pretty quickly if you feel anxious and want to bottle quickly.

I normally let my batches age for 2+ years in the carboy since I'm a lazy bast@rd. Plus more time gives more opportunity to degas it properly.

 

[cmason1957]

It fell out once, it will fall out again. Not to worry.

 

[BigDaveK]

I've had a couple mishaps where the lees were mixed back up. I might be crazy but I'd swear they settle faster the 2nd time around.
I agree, transport don't bottle.