ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pigeage

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pigeage is a noun meaning The stamping down of grape skins that float to the surface during the fermentation process in winemaking.

Meaning

The stamping down of grape skins that float to the surface during the fermentation process in winemaking.

Example Sentences

The pigeage was still hard work, especially after lunch, but it seemed to be getting slightly easier. Later, I spent an hour or so in the office researching temperature control fermentation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stalking, gallization, vineyarding, winemaking, viniculture, vinification.

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