The process allows oxygen to enter and water and alcohol to escape. Acidity decreases, additional clarification takes place, and the components of the wine form compounds that enhance flavor and aroma. The wood from the containers also contributes flavor. The wood-aging process may last many months or several years, depending on the wine and the quality desired. Before bottling, wine may require blending, filtration, and the addition of an antiseptic agent to prevent microbe development.
Some wines are aged in bottles before being sold.
Red wines especially may profit from two to twenty years of bottle aging. All Rights Reserved. Any trademarks referenced in this presentation are the property of their respective owners. The origin of the information presented may be internal or external to Lysp Ltd.