vinification
noun
vi·ni·fi·ca·tion
ˌvi-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ˌvī-
: the conversion of fruit juices (such as grape juice) into wine by fermentation
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Champagne Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Laurent-Perrier, a pioneer of Chardonnay vinification, presents a 100% Chardonnay champagne in the 'sans dosage' style.
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Lela London, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In other words, the wine must come from grapes grown in a specific area of the Piedmont region of Italy; be made based on specific methods of growing, harvesting, and vinification; and go through the strictest quality controls.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
Then, 30% was at the agricultural stage; 7% originated from winery processes, including electricity consumption during vinifications, and 1% was at distribution (to local customers in Argentina).
—Erica Duecy, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
After all the vinification process guided by Berrouet and after the malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, our team joins Jean-Claude and Jeff to make the assemblage using different proportions of the different terroirs that have been vinified separately.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022
What are the challenges to creating something that’s evocative of the real thing, including any differences in viticulture, vinification plus the removal of alcohol?
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Per the appellation rules for the region, they must be made from the same grapes stipulated for sparkling—that’s largely Chardonnay and Pinots Meunier and Noir—but undergo just one vinification rather than the two-step process that defines Champagne.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2021
True to its roots and the example set by Bettino Ricasoli, the winery has a long record of meticulous research for cataloging its soils and improving its clonal stock and vinification procedures.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
The lots are differentiated not only by the plots from which the grapes were harvested, but also varied vinification methods.
—Dallas News, 1 Nov. 2022
Lela London, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In other words, the wine must come from grapes grown in a specific area of the Piedmont region of Italy; be made based on specific methods of growing, harvesting, and vinification; and go through the strictest quality controls.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
Then, 30% was at the agricultural stage; 7% originated from winery processes, including electricity consumption during vinifications, and 1% was at distribution (to local customers in Argentina).
—Erica Duecy, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
After all the vinification process guided by Berrouet and after the malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, our team joins Jean-Claude and Jeff to make the assemblage using different proportions of the different terroirs that have been vinified separately.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022
What are the challenges to creating something that’s evocative of the real thing, including any differences in viticulture, vinification plus the removal of alcohol?
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Per the appellation rules for the region, they must be made from the same grapes stipulated for sparkling—that’s largely Chardonnay and Pinots Meunier and Noir—but undergo just one vinification rather than the two-step process that defines Champagne.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2021
True to its roots and the example set by Bettino Ricasoli, the winery has a long record of meticulous research for cataloging its soils and improving its clonal stock and vinification procedures.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
The lots are differentiated not only by the plots from which the grapes were harvested, but also varied vinification methods.
—Dallas News, 1 Nov. 2022
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“Vinification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinification. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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