Cellar Craft super Tuscan

[knockabout]

My super Tuscan is now 6 months old. Bulk ageing still -I want it to be the first to go through my barrel -but that's another story My ph is 3.4 and it is good but a bit harsh-didnt stop me from enjoying a half glass tonight though -I'm wondering if my ph is around what it should be? Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Kam

 

[USA_WineMaker]

Is this a Winery series super tuscan?

I'm thinking about trying the en primeur super tuscan. Any comments?

 

[Geronimo]

A pH of 3.4 is typically considered right on. Sweet wines are usually more acidic (lower pH). Anything above a pH of 3.7 is getting "flabby".

I hope this helps.

 

[knockabout]

Thanks Geronimo that does help!

 

[knockabout]

Usa yes I posted in the wrong manufacturer it was a RN spa goals winery series super Tuscan with skins!

 

[SouthernChemist]

Most people never worry about the pH/TA of kit wines as the manufacturers have already balanced the acids in the must. Unless there was a problem in the manufacturing process or you intentionally messed with the acid levels, it should generally be fine.

I'm sure harshness of your Super Tuscan will mellow out over time. Just think of how it will taste at 18-24 months (if you get that far)!

 

[Geronimo]

The winery series Super Tuscan with skins is a great kit! Give it time.. it won't be much of an early drinker but after a year it's VERY good!

 

[USA_WineMaker]

Thank you. I think I'll order a En Primeur Super Tuscan. Should be good.

 

[bkisel]

Could sweetening the batch just a tad help with regards to the harshness and perhaps allow the wine to be enjoyed earlier than otherwise?

Thanks...

 

[Geronimo]

Not in my opinion, but that's too subjective for anyone to answer I think.

Here's what I'd do; pour yourself a glass and add a 1/4 teaspoon of granulated sugar, then mix well and taste it. If it's perfect, then you'll know that backsweetening is the way to go for you. If not, you can add another 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and see if it improves.

I'm sure you get the idea

The last thing I'd do is sweeten a wine without careful taste testing. For me, even slightly sweet wines are a little cloying. But I find that a slightly off dry peach wine served with mustard flavor pretzels is awesome!