As opposed to other wine types, the main distinction in Red Wine Production is that the skins are...
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As opposed to other wine types, the main distinction in Red Wine Production is that the skins are allowed to macerate in the must for some period of time. This is what gives red wine its color, tannins, and allows the best to age for many years. RED WINE
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As opposed to other wine types, the main distinction in Red Wine Production is that the skins are allowed to macerate in the must for some period of time. This is what gives red wine its color, tannins, and allows the best to age for many years.
RED WINE
VINIFICATION OF RED WINE
HARVESTING
DESTEMMING/CRUSHING(carbonic maceration)
CHAPTALIZATION
PRIMARY FERMENTATION
MACERATION/REMONTAGE
PRESSING
MATURATION
SECONDARY FERMENTATION
RAKING/FINING/FILTERATION
BLENDING & BOTTLING
In White Wine Production, white grapes are pressed as soon as possible to minimize contact with the skins. The tannins imparted by these skins would overpower the more delicate flavors and aromas of white wine.
WHITE WINE
VINIFICATION OF WHITE WINE
HARVESTING
PRESSING/DEBOURBAGE
FERMENTATION
TEMPERATURE CONTROLING
RACKING
CLARIFICATION
FINING/FILTERATION
REFRIGERATION
AGEING
BLENDING & BOTTLING
