Ever wondered what gives wine its color, aroma, tannins, and structure? The secret lies in different parts of the grape, every part plays a role in shaping your favorite bottle.

Grape Structure

Stems: Contain tannins; some winemakers retain them to enhance structure.
Skim: Provides color, tannins, and aromas (essential for red wine!).
Seeds: Rich in tannins, influencing wine structure.
Pulp: Contains sugar and acidity, forming the base for fermentation.

What Decides the Wine's Color?

Answer: Skin

Red wine is fermented with skins, extracting color and tannins.

White wine is made without skin contact.

Orange wine, a growing trend, is made from white grapes but fermented like red wine, with skin contact for added complexity!

What decides the Mouthful Feel of Wine?

Answer: Pulp

Acidity: Natural acids in the pulp give wine its crisp, refreshing quality (e.g., Riesling’s signature acidity).

Sugar & Alcohol: Sugar in the pulp ferments into alcohol—the more sugar, the higher the alcohol content.

Which Element Adds Character to Red Wines?

Answer: Seeds, Stems

Seeds: Packed with tannins that can add bitterness if over-extracted.

Stems: Some winemakers use whole cluster fermentation (keeping the stems) to enhance structure and aging potential.