{"id":47569,"date":"2026-01-15T22:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wines.coral.rs\/about-wine\/how-wine-is-made\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:24:17","slug":"how-wine-is-made","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wines.coral.rs\/en\/about-wine\/how-wine-is-made\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wine is Made"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wine is much more than fermented grape juice – it is the result of knowledge, nature, and time.<\/strong> Although there are various styles and production methods, the basic steps in winemaking are divided into several carefully managed phases:<\/p>

  1. Grape Harvest<\/strong> – everything begins in the vineyard. The timing of the harvest is a crucial decision<\/strong> – grapes picked too early yield acidic wine, while those picked too late can result in excessively high alcohol content and a lack of freshness. Harvesting can be done manually or mechanically<\/strong>, depending on the winery’s goals and philosophy. <\/li>
  2. Sorting and Crushing<\/strong> – grapes are sorted, and bad bunches, leaves, and stems are removed. Then, the grapes are gently crushed<\/strong>, and for some wines, a portion of the stems is left in – especially for red wines when more tannins are desired. <\/li>
  3. Fermentation<\/strong> – yeasts (natural or selected) convert sugars from the grapes into alcohol and CO\u2082. Fermentation can last from a few days to several weeks, and it takes place in: stainless steel tanks<\/strong> (for freshness and purity), wooden barrels<\/strong> (for complexity and aroma), or even clay amphorae<\/strong> (for natural wines). For red wines, fermentation occurs with the grape skins to extract color and tannins. <\/li>
  4. Maceration (for red wines)<\/strong> – this is the phase when the juice remains in contact with the skins and seeds. Longer maceration results in deeper color, more tannins, and a fuller-bodied wine.<\/strong> White wines are usually quickly separated from the skins.<\/li>
  5. Pressing<\/strong> – for red wines, pressing occurs after fermentation, and for white wines, it occurs before. The juice is gently extracted, and quality wineries often separate the “free-run” juice from the later pressed wine. <\/li>
  6. Malolactic Fermentation (optional)<\/strong> – this secondary fermentation reduces the wine’s acidity by converting malic acid into lactic acid. It is mandatory for many red and some white wines (e.g., Chardonnay), as it gives a softer, creamy structure.<\/strong> <\/li>
  7. Aging<\/strong> – wine matures in stainless steel, wooden barrels (French or American oak<\/strong>), concrete eggs, or amphorae. The length of aging depends on the wine’s style – from a few months to several years. Oak:<\/strong> adds vanilla, caramel, and smoky aromas. Stainless steel:<\/strong> preserves freshness and fruitiness. <\/li>
  8. Filtering, Stabilization, and Bottling<\/strong> – before bottling, wine is often filtered and stabilized to be clear and stable for storage<\/strong>. Some wineries intervene minimally and leave the wine unfiltered<\/strong> – especially for natural and organic wines. <\/li>
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