Many think that making wine is a simple and easy process, but that is certainly not the case. Growing up in an Italian family that enjoys to make their own wine has given me an appreciation for the art. As a little kid, I enjoyed going down into the cellar with my dad and pap, watching them create their masterpieces. They even made special labels specifically for their homemade bottles of wine. It has always been something that was intriguing to me. As I have gotten older, I have become even more interested in Italian cooking, especially the concept of wine. Recently, I have asked my pap and father if they would teach me how to make wine because I believe it is a great skill to have. And I also was thinking about possibly opening my own vineyard one day.
Visiting the vineyard has opened my eyes even wider to the art of wine making. Anyone who has said it is quick and simple is extremely wrong. Making a good wine takes patience and research. You not only have to pay attention to the types of grapes being used, but more importantly the types of barrels being used, how long the wine is being aged, and much more. This experience opened up my eyes to how even the littlest detail can make a huge difference in how the wine tastes. To me, this process is truly an art and I hope to one day make it a part of my lifestyle.