Page 21 - Wine 101

Wine Production

• Red wine

• After initial fermentation the
wine is pressed off skin &

seeds

• Can have secondary

malolactic (ML) fermentation

(Lactobacillus bacteria)

• The harsher malic acid is

changed to the softer lactic

acid

• One bi-product is Diacetyl

which gives a buttery flavor

and enhances complexity

• Placed into Oak barrels or

maturation tanks Budding in the spring