Remontage

/ruh-mon-TAHZH/

French term for pumping over during fermentation.

Full Definition

Remontage is the French term for pumping over: circulating fermenting wine from the bottom of the tank over the floating grape cap. More vigorous than pigeage (punch-downs), it increases extraction and aeration. Common for structured red wines needing color and tannin development.

Related Terms

pumping over pigeage extraction

See Also

fermentation cap management

Reduction Back to Glossary Remuage

More terms starting with R

Racking

Transferring wine off its sediment.

Racy

Wine with vibrant, energetic acidity.

Reduction

Sulfur compounds from lack of oxygen, creating off-odors.

Remuage

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Reserve

A designation suggesting higher quality or longer aging.

Residual Sugar

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