wine industry

Professions in wine production Cooper (wine barrels’ manufacturing) Negociant (Wine Merchant) Vintner/Wine-maker Garagista (amateur winemaker ,home scale) Sommelier (Restaurant personnel) Wine Taster (Tasting wine Quality) Consultant Oenologist (Detailed study of chemistry of wine)...

Aging in Oak Barrels Results in decreased astringency and increased color and stability Provides oxygen,fruity aromas,improved texture, taste The barrels need to be changed after one batch of aging The selection of wood is crucial as it results in flavor of the resultant aged wine The wood...

De-stemming De-Stemming-the process of separation of stem from grapes Prevents development of crude tannins and unpalatable vegetal aroma to the wine (due to extraction of 2-methoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine which has an aroma reminiscent of green bell peppers i.e Capsicum)

Introduction Oenology(Greek:Oenos-Wine;logy-Study)-Science that deals with all aspects of wine & winemaking Discovery Of Oenology-rotten fruits consumed had an intoxicating effect which was viewed pleasant Vinification-process of wine production from selection of grapes to bottling of...