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What happens to the stems of grapes during the wine-making process?
What happens to the stems of grapes during the wine-making process?
They are discarded along with other solid matter.
What is the purpose of maceration in wine production?
What is the purpose of maceration in wine production?
To gain flavor in richer wines.
What is the difference between destemming and crushing?
What is the difference between destemming and crushing?
Destemming removes stems, while crushing breaks open the grapes.
What is the quality of the first juice to run off during wine production?
What is the quality of the first juice to run off during wine production?
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In what type of fermentation do grape skins remain with the juice?
In what type of fermentation do grape skins remain with the juice?
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What happens to the solid matter in the grape after pressing?
What happens to the solid matter in the grape after pressing?
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What is the result of a short period of maceration with the skins?
What is the result of a short period of maceration with the skins?
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What is the purpose of destemming in wine production?
What is the purpose of destemming in wine production?
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What is the characteristic of the first juice to run off?
What is the characteristic of the first juice to run off?
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What is the difference between light and richer wines?
What is the difference between light and richer wines?
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