Cryomaceration
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryomaceration is a noun meaning A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.
Meaning
A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryoextraction, cryofreeze, cryomilling, cryofreezing, cryothermy, cryo-processing.
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