Concentrating Grape Must Flashcards

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How do you concentrate grape must?

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By reducing water content in grape.

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What are the benefits of concentrating grape must?

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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.

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How can you concentrate grape must?

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Drying grapes on the vine
Drying grapes off the vine
Noble Rot
Freezing of grapes

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