The term “Délestage” is a French word which can be translated as “Unballasting”. It is used to describe the process of totally emptying a tank from any liquid while leaving the skins at the bottom and only then spraying the juice over the skins. It usually takes place during the Read more…
The term “Remontage” is a French word which can be translated as “Pumping Over”. It is used to describe the process of pumping the grape juice over the skins during the maceration and/or fermentation phase of a grape must. In order to extract as much juice as possible, a spray Read more…
The term “Pigeage” is a French word that can be translated as “Punching Down”. It is used to describe the process of pushing down the skins inside a must during the maceration and/or the fermentation phase. The must cap, which is composed of grape skins that have been propelled to Read more…
Although it produces some distinctive red wines, the Friuli Venezia Giulia region (the easternmost region in northern Italy) is renowned for its white wines. Here is where a new wave of fresh, protectively-made varietal wines were first produced in Italy…