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Cold soaking

Cold soaking keeps grape juice chilled in contact with its skins before fermentation.

How it works

The low temperature initially slows the yeasts down. Meanwhile, substances including colour and aroma compounds can move from the skins into the juice.

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How to use this when choosing

The term alone does not tell you how intense the wine will taste. Ask how long the contact lasted and read the tasting description for that bottle.

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Sources

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