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Mixed fermentation

Joint fermentation of at least two, but often more, grape varieties. In contrast to the Gemischter Satz, this is not an inevitable consequence, but is achieved by processing grapes from different vineyards together. The technique of mixed fermentation originates from France, where the red wine Côte Rôtie is made from white and red grapes. In the past, Chianti was...

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