{"id":11691,"date":"2016-04-13T15:41:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T15:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bodegaslaukote.com\/laukote\/?page_id=11691&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2018-03-23T13:04:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T13:04:04","slug":"preparation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bodegaslaukote.com\/en\/preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"PREPARATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"80\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"80\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"20\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 80px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row dfd_bg_style=&#8221;image&#8221; full_width=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460978214223{padding-right: 80px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"dfd-heading-shortcode\"><div class=\"dfd-heading-module-wrap  text-center style_01 dfd-heading-6a046c40a39dd dfd-disable-resposive-headings\" id=\"dfd-heading-6a046c40a39dd\" ><div class=\"inline-block\"><div class=\"dfd-heading-module\"><h5 class=\"widget-title dfd-title \" style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>PRODUCTION PROCESS<\/p>\n<p><\/h5><h3 class=\"widget-sub-title dfd-sub-title \" style=\"\">Caring, hard work and respect are the path to quality.<\/h3><div class=\"dfd-heading-delimiter\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$(\"head\").append(\"<style>.dfd-heading-6a046c40a39dd.dfd-heading-module-wrap .dfd-heading-module .dfd-heading-delimiter {border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;width:100px;border-bottom-color:#dddddd;}.dfd-heading-6a046c40a39dd.dfd-heading-module-wrap .dfd-heading-module .dfd-heading-delimiter {margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;}<\/style>\");\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Bodegas Laukote<\/strong> we consider the production process of our wines to be of vital importance. Each of the steps comprising the process have been carefully designed with the sole purpose of honouring our philosophy, always striving to achieve the<strong> highest quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the first aspects to take into account is the care we provide to the grapes, which must be cared for from the moment they appear on the vine until the time when they are picked. Our old vines are pruned with utmost care and fertilised using natural products to ensure they bear the best possible fruits, which will <strong> only be harvested at their optimal point of ripeness, and using only the grapes that are in the best condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They are transported in a manner that respects the integrity of the grape, in small containers, to ensure their fermentation does not begin prior to reaching the winery. <strong> The first fermentation inside the tank lasts from 7 to 12 days<\/strong>, and once this process has concluded, prior to being pressed, <strong>they undergo three treadings while inside the tank<\/strong>, a technique that makes the best possible use of the high quality of our excellent grapes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"80\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 80px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a3c19\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a3c19\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-tree\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">RIPENESS<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">ANALYSIS OF THE MATURITY PROGRESSION<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">The first step prior to the yearly harvest is to supervise the maturity progression of the bunches. This is a vital process for controlling the quality of the grape, given that not all vines reach their ripeness at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>The vines must be carefully studied to unveil their individual degrees of ripeness, and thus begin harvesting the vines which have reached this optimal point, leaving the others to continue ripening on the vine until they are ready for harvesting.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a3d05\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a3d05\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-grape\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">HARVEST<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE GRAPE HARVEST<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">At Bodegas Laukote we always harvest our grapes by hand, without the help from any machines whatsoever. The bunches of grapes are cut by hand, using scissors, and are placed in small boxes to prevent them from fermenting prior to reaching the winery and ensuring the high quality of the grapes.<\/p>\n<p>This harvesting process is carried out pretty much only by the family, with great care, and aims to ensure the grapes are handled in the best possible manner. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a3dc5\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a3dc5\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-storage_box\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">TRANSPORT<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">TRANSPORTING THE GRAPE<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">The grapes are transported from the vines to the winery in small boxes, weighing about 200 kg, which are stacked on the trailer in a manner that avoids them from suffering any blows that could damage the grapes.<\/p>\n<p>Once they arrive at our winery, the boxes are unloaded and the grapes are placed on a conveyor belt or put straight into the tanks, always doing so with utmost care.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a3e82\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a3e82\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-molecule\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">FERMENTATION<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE FERMENTATION<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">ur red wines are produced by means of the carbonic maceration method, with macerations that last from 7 to 12 days. The start and finish of the first alcoholic fermentation takes place with the yeast of the grapes themselves, obtaining the characteristic aromas and flavours of the \u00c1lava wines.<\/p>\n<p>In so far as the white wines, the fermentation takes place inside the casks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a3f4e\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a3f4e\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-foot\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">BLEEDING<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE BLEEDING<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">During the bleeding of the grapes in the tanks, we obtain the tear, then the heart, then the treading and last of all the trasnocho (overnight draining).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a4006\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a4006\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-download_2\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">PRESSING<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE PRESSING<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">Pressed wine is of no interest at Bodegas Laukote, we only carry out a small draining using a pneumatic press.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a40c2\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a40c2\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-barrel\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">STORAGE<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE STORAGE<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">The wine is stored in small steel tanks and in 225-litre American and French casks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a4173\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a4173\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-humidity\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">CLARIFYING<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE CLARIFYING PROCESS<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">The red wines are clarified using egg albumin. The white wines are clarified using volcanic rock, known as bentonite<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a046c40a4224\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-04 layout-04  idinfobox6a046c40a4224\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"module-icon\" ><div class=\"hover-layer\" ><\/div><i class=\"featured-icon dfd-icon-bottle\" style=\"opacity:1;\" ><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-wrap ovh\"><div class=\"info-box-title feature-title\" style=\"\">BOTTLING<\/div><div class=\"info-box-subtitle subtitle\" style=\"color: #a8a8a8 !important; \">THE BOTTLING<\/div><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\">The red and white wines are bottled in frosted Bordeaux (elite bottle). The bottles used for the young reds is green, while the cask reds and whites are bottled in moss-coloured bottles.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"80\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"\" style=\"height: 80px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row dfd_bg_style=&#8221;image&#8221; full_width=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460978214223{padding-right: 80px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text] At Bodegas Laukote we consider the production process of our wines to be of vital importance. 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