How is red wine made?
Updated: Jun 5
The basics of winemaking are covered in every WSET wine course!
At WSET Level 1, you'll learn one of the fundamental differences between white and red wine production.
For white wine, grapes are typically pressed before fermentation, meaning the juice ferments without the grape skins.
For red wine, fermentation takes place before pressing. The grape juice (or must) ferments together with the skins, allowing colour, tannins and flavour compounds to be extracted. This process is what gives red wine its characteristic colour, structure and texture.
As you progress to WSET Level 2 and WSET Level 3, you'll explore red winemaking in much greater depth. Topics include fermentation temperatures, cap management techniques, yeast selection, extraction methods, and the many decisions that influence the style and quality of the finished wine.
Understanding how red wine is made also helps you become a better taster. By learning about fermentation, tannin extraction and winemaking choices, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the aromas, flavours and structure you encounter during wine tasting.
The photo shows what fermentation on the skins looks like during the winemaking process.
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