Vinification Process

Question 1

What are the steps for white wine to vinification

Answer 1

Harvest of grapes
Crushing
Pressing
Draining of the must
(sulfiting)
Clarification and Sedimentation
(yeasting)
Alcohol fermentation in vat or barrel
(Maturing)
Sulfiting stabilisation
(Fuming)
Clarification
Bottling

Question 2

What are the steps for red wine verification process?

Answer 2

Grape selection and harvesting
Destemming
Crashing
Sulfiting
Alcohol fermentation
Devatting (pressing)
Free run wine
Blending and maturing
Fiming
Bottling

Question 3

How is fermentation in wine making done

Answer 3

When the grapes are crashed and sent to tanks the fermentation will take place with the help of a pump. The role of yeast is very important in the start of fermentation for the formation of wine.

Question 4

Talk about Yeast in grape fermentation

Answer 4

Yeast which is found naturally in the grapes skin consumes the sugar in the grape juice and converts it to ethyl alcohol

Question 5

How does red wine fermentation take place?

Answer 5

Red wine fermentation takes place between 20 to 30° and the wine acquires the most intense colour and tannin structure 

Question 6

How does white wine fermentation take place?

Answer 6

White wine fermentation takes place between 7 to 16° to permanently get the fruity and other volatile flavour characteristics of the wine

Question 7

How does rosé wine fermentation take place?

Answer 7

Rosé wine fermentation takes place between 12 to 20° by making contact with the grapeskins for a short time of 12 to 36 hours in this process only dark grapes variety I used

Question 8

How is temperature testing done?

Answer 8

Temperature testing is done using a thermometer specifically designed for wine or with a temperature probes

Question 9

How is sugar content measured in wine making?

Answer 9

Sugar content in wine making is measured using a hydrometer or a refractometer measuring the density of the wine which directly relates to its sugar content