Noob: First batch from juice

[heatherd]

Isinglass is a clearing agent, just like kieselsol and chitosan. No need to add both.

 

[jpftribe]

Isinglass is a clearing agent, just like kieselsol and chitosan. No need to add both.

Thanks for the reply and advice. I already racked it over and added before the comment tho.::

I had about a gallon left that I was storing in the fridge to bottle, but that disappeared at my World Series party Saturday night. I must be doing something right.

 

[jpftribe]

Process / equipment options question:
I have 6 gal batches of Amarone and Barolo through most of primary. I still need to MLF. They are in loose lid 7.9 gal fermenters and will need to be racked.

These Italian wines are expensive to top up, as I learned when I racked my Nebbiolo over to a 6 gal carboy. I'd like to reserve some of this by racking over to a 5 gallon. I assume I should do that after MLF.

Can I innoculate the full batch in the primary, wait a couple of days and rack it too a 5 and 1 gal container?
What's the best option for reserving? Store in the same climate as the 5 gallon?

Thanks again for all of the help.
Cheers.