7/24/2023 0 Comments Types of wine fermentation![]() Their molecules bind, becoming bigger and less bitter. This happens because over time the tannins undergo a polymerisation process. For some grape varieties, winemakers have found that an extended period of maceration encourages a more supple and round tannic structure. Post-fermentation maceration (or extended maceration as it’s also referred to) primarily serves to enhance flavour and tannin extraction. After fermentation has completed, a winemaker can decide to leave the fermented juice in contact with the skins for a variable amount of time (anything from 3 to 100 days). This is an optional step that only takes place in red winemaking. The following infographic details the major steps of winemaking. In this part, I will deal with the decisions that take place after fermentation has completed. I covered the winemaking process up to alcoholic fermentation in the first part of my article. To do that, winemakers go through a series of decisions, starting from nature ( environmental conditions and vines) and culminating with the bottled product.Įvery decision in winemaking affects the style, taste and even the price of the wine. The winemakers’ goal is to produce the wine they dream. Much like the poet who agonises over their sonnet, trying to achieve a balance between structure and meaning – a good winemaker always has an overarching vision that guides them throughout the process. From what I can tell, a winemaker is akin to a mythological creature – half poet, half artisan. ![]() What I enjoyed most (apart from the wines of course) was listening to passionate winemakers. I recently attended the London Wine Fair. What happens after alcoholic fermentation? Behind the scenes of your favourite drink The last of a two-part article dedicated to the winemaking process.
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