Definition of vinification in English:
vinification
noun ˌvɪnɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌvɪnəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe conversion of grape juice or other vegetable extract into wine by fermentation.
Example sentencesExamples
- Producing wine actually involves two separate steps: the growing of the grapes, called viticulture and the making of the wine, called vinification.
- In 1998 he introduced a change in vinification.
- His responsibilities at Santa Rita include vinification of different premium wines for export and the development and vinification of new products.
- Grapes are still harvested from the pasture but not for the purpose of vinification.
- The wine doesn't need a California name to make it good, though and in the best of hands, it can yield incredibly enjoyable and warming wines, especially in Manduria where laws governing vinification are fierce.
Derivatives
verbvinifies, vinified, vinifying ˈvɪnɪfʌɪˈvɪnəˌfaɪ
[with object]Convert (grape juice or other vegetable extract) into wine by fermentation.
the grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately
Example sentencesExamples
- From the vintage 1999 on, all the grapes for Barolo were vinified 100% with the new system.
- Italians generally vinify Pinot Blanc as a high-acid, slightly spritz, non-aromatic white for early consumption, and often coax generous yields from the vine.
- In 2003, vignerons had to shield grapes from sun rather than expose them to the maximum, and winemakers had to vinify gently to avoid excessive extraction and concentration. 2003 Bordeaux is the most hazardous vintage for punters to buy.
Definition of vinification in US English:
vinification
nounˌvinəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌvɪnəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
The conversion of grape juice or other vegetable extract into wine by fermentation.
Example sentencesExamples
- His responsibilities at Santa Rita include vinification of different premium wines for export and the development and vinification of new products.
- Grapes are still harvested from the pasture but not for the purpose of vinification.
- The wine doesn't need a California name to make it good, though and in the best of hands, it can yield incredibly enjoyable and warming wines, especially in Manduria where laws governing vinification are fierce.
- Producing wine actually involves two separate steps: the growing of the grapes, called viticulture and the making of the wine, called vinification.
- In 1998 he introduced a change in vinification.