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What is veraison?

• The grape conditions that begin to concentrate malic acid.
• Grape’s phase in which colour changes.
• When the grape begins to appease.

What are tannins?

• Wine compounds that generate an astringency feeling (dryness) in the mouth.
• Grape compounds that colour the wine .
• Wine compounds that contribute to its acidic taste.

It is possible to produce white wine with red grapes?

• Yes, because the colour is (in the vast majority of grapes) in the skin.
• Yes, but it is necessary to bleach the wine in order for it to remain white.
• No, with red grapes only red or rose wine can be produced.

Should white wine be consumed within one after production?

• Yes, because there is no body to last much more time.
• No, it can last longer, depending on the variety of grape.
• No, it lasts longer and its longevity is linked to its elaboration.

What does Enology mean?

• It is derived from the Greek oenos, <wine> and logos, <science>.
• It is derived from the Latin enus , <gusto al vino> and logim <science>.
• It is derived from the Greek eno, <gusto al vino> and logo <science>.