Wine Production : Vine to Bottle - Vinum Vine

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Chapter 6 Environmental Approaches in the Vineyard 39
6.1 Integrated pest management (IPM) 39
6.2 Organic viticulture 40
6.3 Biodynamic viticulture 42
Chapter 7 The Harvest 44
7.1 Grape ripeness and the timing of picking 44
7.2 Harvesting methods 45
7.2.1 Hand picking 45
7.2.2 Machine picking 46
7.3 Style and quality 47
CONTENTS
Chapter 8 Vinification – The Basics 48
8.1 Basic principles of vinification 48
8.2 Winery location and design 49
8.3 Winery equipment 50
8.3.1 Fermentation vats 51
Chapter 9 Red Wine Making 54
9.1 Destemming and crushing 54
9.2 Must preparation 55
9.3 Fermentation, temperature control and extraction 57
9.3.1 Fermentation 57
9.3.2 Temperature control 57
9.3.3 Extraction 58
9.4 Maceration 58
9.5 Racking 59
9.6 Pressing 59
9.7 Malolactic fermentation 60
9.8 Blending 60
9.9 Maturation 60
Chapter 10 Dry White Wine Making 62
10.1 Crushing and pressing 62
10.1.1 Crushing 62
10.1.2 Pressing 62