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WSET Level 2 Mastery Episode 92 | Eclavin Wine Academy

Q: One of the most decisive differences between white and red winemaking is a process performed before and during fermentation to extract color and tannins from red wine. What is this process called?

Answer: A. Skin contact / Maceration (keeping skins and juice together) Explanation: Red wine is fermented with the skins to extract color and tannins. In contrast, white wine is typical of separating the skins before fermentation to maximize freshness. Rosé wine is made with short maceration to achieve a pale pink color. Fermentation temperature is also crucial: white wine is fermented at cool temperatures (12–22°C) to preserve fruity aromas, while red wine is fermented at warm temperatures (20–32°C) to better extract color and tannins. A summary of the enological alchemy that determines style: 1. Alcoholic Fermentation: Yeast + Sugar -> Alcohol + CO2 + Heat. 2. White Wine: Pressing -> Fermentation (Cool). Maintaining freshness. 3. Red Wine: Crush -> Fermentation (Warm/Skin contact) -> Press. Ensuring structure. 4. Maturation: Stainless steel (Freshness) vs. Oak (Vanilla, Soft tannins). 5. MLF (Malolactic Fermentation): Converting harsh malic acid into soft lactic acid. (Butter/Cream).

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L2 • Ep 92

One of the most decisive differences between white and red winemaking is a process performed before and during fermentation to extract color and tannins from red wine. What is this process called?

One of the most decisive differences between white and red winemaking is a process performed before and during fermentation to extract color and tannins from red wine. What is this process called?

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