CSW-Module 4 - Chap 5 Flashcards
Stainless steel containers used for fermentation and aging are considered —- because the vessel itself does not impact the flavor of the wine.
Inert
Clarification via use of an ingredient such as egg whites gelatin or bentonite clay
Fining
Type of wine produced using the juice of white grapes that have been allowed some skin contact
Orange wine
The process of breaking open the grape berries and allowing the juice to flow.
Crushing
The process of allowing contact between grape skins and grape juice before fermentation starts
Cold Soak
The process of separating the grape juice from the skins and other solids
Pressing
Grape juice, or a mixture of juice and solids that is destined to be fermented into wine
Must
Considered to be the highest quality juice in the batch
Free Run
Italian term for Pomace Brandy
Grappa
Adding sugar to the juice/juice mixture before fermentation
Chaptalization
Typical strain of yeast used for winemaking
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Type of fermentation carried out by lactic bacteria
Malolactic fermentation
Type of ester created by MLF that smells buttery
Diacetyl
Term used for expired yeast cells and other solid matter in a newly fermented wine
Lees
A type of clarification used to prevent the formation of tartrates
Cold stabilization