Concentrating Grape Must Flashcards
1
Q
How do you concentrate grape must?
A
By reducing water content in grape.
2
Q
What are the benefits of concentrating grape must?
A
The reduction in water allows more concentration of acidity and flavours.
Keeps wine in balance so sweetness doesn’t become too dominant.
Also creates own flavours- eg dried fruits= more complexity.
3
Q
How can you concentrate grape must?
A
Drying grapes on the vine
Drying grapes off the vine
Noble Rot
Freezing of grapes