Sweet Sherry Production Flashcards
1
Q
How are the grapes handled?
A
Once picked, the grapes destined for naturally sweet wines are sun-dried to concentrate their sugar levels. This process also develop flavours of raisin.
2
Q
When do winemakers stop the sun-drying?
A
Once the desired must weight is achieved the grapes are pressed and fermentation started.
3
Q
How is the juice from sun-dried berries?
A
The grapes yield such a concentrated juice that the yeast struggle to ferment the sugars and rarely mange more than a few degrees of alcohol.
4
Q
What happens when the fermentation is stopped?
A
the must is fortified to 17% abv
