Wine making tasks in the cellar are distributed throughout the year as follows Clearing of the wine (with egg whites): January Filling of casks with new wine: January - February Cleaning, sulfuring and refilling of casks: March Decantations: April Bottling of prior vintages: May Storage and preparation of casks: June Decantations: July Labeling of bottles: August Preparation of the cellar to receive harvest: late September and October Pressings – fermentation, pumping over, decantation, etc.: November to early December
Tasting of new wine: December