Wine Making Flashcards
1
Q
What is cryomaceration
A
Cold soaking the grapes in preparation for fermentation. This allows for ideal extraction of color and to soften the skins
2
Q
How long are the grapes fermented?
A
In stainless steel using pump overs and punch down in open and closed tanks
3
Q
How long is the wine aged and in what type of barrel?
A
Approximately 9 months in French Oak
4
Q
What is lignified mean?
A
When the cane has no green and become like wood
5
Q
How is our wine making process different?
A
Longer hang time, dimpling of grapes, utilization of dry ice for transportation to production facility
