WineXpert Red Wine Primary Temp

[oasisbliss]

I just got an Eclipse Barolo Kit. I do have a controlled fermentation chamber. What is the best temp to keep the wine at during primary fermentation?

 

[GaDawg]

Red wines should be fermented between 70° and 85°F (21-30°C). Red wines should be fermented at higher temperatures to allow for better color extraction, tannin extraction, and to limit fruitiness which is undesirable in most red wines.
https://www.wyeastlab.com/com_w_temperatures.cfm

 

[loumik]

I just got an Eclipse Barolo Kit. I do have a controlled fermentation chamber. What is the best temp to keep the wine at during primary fermentation?

The instructions that come with any kit usually give you a temp. range for the wine your making. That is the best temp.

LOUMIK

 

[francois_du_nord]

Oasis,

Your directions will specify 72 - 75 F. That certainly is a good starting spot. Note that your must temp will get higher as the fermentation kicks off. Iverson suggests a range of 70 -75.

Best, Fran

 

[oasisbliss]

thanks for the info I think I will settle at 72f