When to rack

[RonT]

My Sangiovesse is just about done with the primary fermentation (s.g. 1.000). is there any benefit to racking early vs racking late (i.e. sitting on the lees for an extra day or two)?

Also, my TA was a little low .3 when I started. Should I adjust it when I rack or wait until secondary is done?

So many questions!

 

[djrockinsteve]

Allow it to ferment dry in primary, the CO2 will protect your wine. Add a teaspoon of Superferment to your must, stir well and snap a lid on tight but unsnap 1 clasp. Leave it alone for 2-3 days. It will ferment dry below .990 a bit.

The lees assist the fermentation. By racking off of lees will hinder fermentation. Living and dead yeast are in your sediment.

 

[DoctorCAD]

I'd bet that the majority would tell you to rack at 1.02 or lower, but not let it go dry in primary.