Wine Processing

Question 1

What is typically used as a fining agent?

Answer 1

Egg whites, fish bladders, bentonite clay

Question 2

What is the equation for the making of wine?

Answer 2

Sugar + Yeast= Alcohol and CO2

Question 3

What is saignee?

Answer 3

To bleed… Grapes are crushed and kept in contact with the skin until a pink color is made (for rose wines)