vinification

[ vin-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process of making wine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinification¹

First recorded in 1875–80; vini- + -fication

Example Sentences

Winemakers will only know if they have a sellable product during the vinification process, where they ferment the grape juice, turning it into wine.

From Seattle Times

If the juice sits briefly with the skins before vinification, it develops a pale salmon color, so let’s call Hoof & Lur a rosé.

From New York Times

She suggested relying on vinification technique rather than color.

From New York Times

Following the tenets of biodynamic vinification, the wines are fermented with naturally occurring yeasts, and bottled with much less sulfites and none of the 60 additives of industrial production.

From New York Times

“Even more when you think about all it has to offer when you put enough effort in its growing and vinification.”

From New York Times