Glossary

Soutirage

/soo-tee-RAHZH/

French term for racking wine off sediment.

Winemaking

Full Definition

Soutirage is the French term for racking, transferring wine from one vessel to another to separate it from sediment. A key step in elevage, affecting clarity and oxygen exposure. Timing and frequency depend on wine style goals.

Related Terms

rackingleeselevage

See Also

clarificationsediment
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Reference

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