Rose wine making

Question 1

3 ways rose wine can be made?

Answer 1

Direct press
Short maceration
Blending

Question 2

What is direct press?

Answer 2

-Black grapes are crushed/pressed same as in white production (extracts a little color, but care has to be taken to not extract too much tannin)

**Most delicately colored roses

Question 3

What is short maceration?

Answer 3

-Black grapes are crushed, allowed to macerate to extract flavor/color
-Maceration may or may not extend into start fermentation
-Free run juice drained off skins and fermented at cool temps as if it were a white