What is the must? What is it used for and what is it for? We will find out in this article that will guide you step by step towards knowing this interesting 100% natural product, which only the prosperous Modena land can give
Must is the beating heart of our Grapes Lambrusco di Modena, Trebbiano di Spagna and Trebbiano di Modena, which are grown on the four hectares of land dedicated to the vineyard on the farm.
It is the starting point, the raw material that, with care and passion, we will transform into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP and in wines with a unique character.
La production of must It is an ancient art, which is passed down from generation to generation. Within the Malpighi family, production follows and respects a precise process that we can summarize in these phases:
- Collection: when the grapes have reached the right degree of ripeness and are so rich in sugars and aromas they are harvested: this is the phase of harvest which generally occurs in the summer months, in August and September.
- Destemming: the grapes of the bunch are separated from the stalks, which are essentially the woody parts.
- Pressing: the grapes are then gently crushed to extract the juice, which is then filtered to eliminate any solid residues.
The liquid thus obtained from pressing is called must and can thus be used for various productions.
In this photo gallery you can discover some phases of the production of must.
What is must used for?
Within our farm the must is used for the production of:
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP: the fresh must is cooked over a direct flame and then left to linger and mature inside sets of barrels made from the finest woods, to then be transformed into the precious “Black Gold” of Modena.
- Wine: the fresh must is fermented thanks to the action of yeasts, which transform sugars into alcohol. This is how wines with a distinctive character are born, an expression of our territory.
In this photo gallery you can discover some moments of the cooking phase of the must.
Our grapes, our must
Each grape variety gives the must unique characteristics:
- Lambrusco of Modena: gives the must an intense ruby red color and fruity aromas, ideal for sparkling and lively wines.
- Trebbiano from Spain: It gives the must a marked acidity and floral notes, perfect for fresh and fragrant white wines, but also for a Balsamic Vinegar with a balanced taste.
- Trebbiano of Modena: It provides the must with structure and body, ideal for the production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP with a complex and persistent character.
Venite a trovarci!
We invite you to visit our farm to discover the must production process and taste our products.
We will be happy to share with you our passion for the land and the fruits it gives us.
