Glossary
Filtration
/fil-TRAY-shun/
Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.
Full Definition
Filtration clarifies wine and provides microbial stability by passing wine through filter media. Options include depth filtration, membrane filtration, and crossflow filtration, at various pore sizes. Aggressive filtration can strip color and flavor; some winemakers bottle unfiltered for maximum complexity and texture.
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