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Phenolics

Includes anthocyanins (colour), tannins (structure) and various aroma precursors. Extracted from skins, seeds, stems and oak.

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Tannin Anthocyanins

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Fermentation Malolactic conversion Diacetyl Must Maceration Carbonic maceration Whole-bunch fermentation Destemming

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