OK, so I thought this was going to be like laceration with a mace. Something br00tal like that. I was reading about wine making last night and look what I found in the glossary!
Maceration Refers to period during which the must or wine remains in contact with the grape skins. Alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting colour, tannin and aroma from the skins.
Maceration Refers to period during which the must or wine remains in contact with the grape skins. Alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting colour, tannin and aroma from the skins.