Winemaking
Delve into the secrets of wine production
You will be amazed by the wide range of grape varieties !
Each wine is unique, and this diversity stems from the wide range of grape varieties and terroirs. Everything starts with the grape, which contains all the ingredients needed for winemaking.
In this area, contemplate the grape variety wall to discover some of the main grape varieties and understand the main constituents of a grape. You will soon appreciate the complexity and wealth of the raw materials of wine!
You will also discover the art of wine production...
Producing wine is a question of guiding natural processes. All of the world’s wines are the product of a spontaneous natural phenomenon: alcoholic fermentation, i.e. the transformation of grape sugars into alcohol by yeast that is naturally present in the grapes. However, producing a high-quality, well-balanced and rich wine that suits drinkers’ tastes requires great technical skill: winemaking is a long process involving multiple phases of transformation and exchange that the winemaker monitors and guides…
The process involves three key stages: vinification, maturing and ageing, which are carried out in different places.
- Vinification is carried out in the vat room: an indispensable stage in the production of all types of wine, this is when the grape juice is turned into wine through fermentation.
- The winery is where the wine is matured, often in oak barrels. This phase varies in length and allows the wine to develop its aromas and structure.
- The cellar hosts the ageing in bottles: the wine develops and matures over time before reaching its full potential.
Each stage requires a series of meticulous operations, during which natural processes are guided by the decisions and know-how of the winemakers. From the vat house to the cellar, discover how the art of winemaking combines tradition and innovation.
This animated wall shows the winemakers at work and will guide you through the whole process of making a red wine. By activating each stage, you will see in detail how the grapes are transformed, from harvesting to bottling.
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