cryomaceration
Meanings
noun
- A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.
Word forms
Etymology
From cryo- + maceration.
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