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Maceration

Maceration is the period when grape juice or fermenting wine stays in contact with grape skins.

How it works

As with steeping tea, substances move into the liquid. Skins can contribute colour, aromas and a drying mouthfeel. Time and temperature affect the result.

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How to use this when choosing

A few hours before pressing are different from several weeks during fermentation. To compare the effect, look for both when the contact happened and how long it lasted.

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