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Meaning of cryomaceration | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.

uncountable

Equivalents

Italiano criomacerazione

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

cryomacroscope cryomacroscopy cryomagma cryomedia cryomedicine cryomedium

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