| DECEMBER . We are just about to crush the grapes that will make Recioto and Amarone wine. The Amarone is made with grapes that need a minor quantity of sugar and, therefore, a shorter withering . The fermentation of the grapes takes place in stainless stell tanks that contain 5000 litres or 7000 litres: the process starts by introducing in the tank a small quantity of crushed grapes that will be then added with some selected yeasts. . The tanks are warmed and only when the must will fully ferment (and the tank will be saturated with CO2) other crushed grapes will be added; when these grapes will ferment themselves, other must will be put in the tank . In this way the must avoids the contact with the oxigen that ,combining with the must not yet fermented, can increase the level of volatile acidity. . When fermentation starts, we proceed with the pump overs daily and with the racking every 2-3 days. . The Amarone's fermentation lasts between 45 and 60 days depending on the season. | 
