Ripeness in Viticulture |
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| Editor:
| Surhone, Lambert M.
Timpledon, Miriam T.
Marseken, Susan F. |
| ISBN: | 978-613-0-51103-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Publisher: | AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term ripeness in viticulture can mean different things to different viticulturists and winemakers. At its most broadest definition it refers to the completion of the ripening process of wine grapes on the vine which signals the beginning of harvest. But what exactly constitute ripeness will vary depending on what style of wine is being produced (sparkling,...
More DescriptionPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term ripeness in viticulture can mean different things to different viticulturists and winemakers. At its most broadest definition it refers to the completion of the ripening process of wine grapes on the vine which signals the beginning of harvest. But what exactly constitute ripeness will vary depending on what style of wine is being produced (sparkling, still, fortified, ros , dessert wine, etc) and what the winemaker and viticulturist personally believe constitutes ripeness. Once the grapes are harvested, the physical and chemical components of the grape which will influence a wine's quality are essentially set so determining the optimal moment of ripeness may be considered the most crucial decision in winemaking.