Facebook Contact Cellar News Sale team Winegrowing Passion Grands Crus Our wines > Vinification Vinification THE VINIFICATION PROCESS: HOW THE GRAPES ARE TRANSFORMED INTO WINE Our working philosophy is based on the belief that all the qualities of the wine are already present in the grapes. Our oenological approach seeks to draw out these qualities, working in harmony with the grapes. From the crush of the press through the tumult of fermentation to the naissance of the wine, our oenologists contrive to sustain the aromatic potential of the grape varieties. To this end we carry out gentle pressing on whole grapes and our presses are entirely gravity filled without resorting to any mechanical action. The settling which follows is static. A 24-hour period in vats regulated at 15°C is sufficient for the natural impurities (grape skins and seeds) to settle at the bottom. By simple racking, we obtain a clear juice that is able to ferment gently. Fermentation, the tumultuous phase of the vinification process, lasts an average of three to four weeks. The fermentation process is regulated by controlling the temperature which ranges from 15 to 20°C according to the grape variety. At the end of fermentation, the wine is 'racked' to facilitate the ageing process. Contact with the fine lees (inactive fermentation yeasts) during racking enables the wine to become richer and "fatter". The wine slowly clears over three to four months before being carefully filtered and bottled. All of these operations are guided by our constant desire to minimise interference, all with the aim of conserving the inherent potential of the grapes. This long-standing philosophy of the Cave de Turckheim can be summarised as follows: passion and respect for the wine. 16 rue des Tuileries 68230 Turckheim 03 89 30 23 60 WINE OF ALSACE Our wines Tradition Wines Reserve Wines Specialities Terroir Wines Grands Crus Crémant d'Alsace Organic Wines Late Harvests Vin de France ACCUEIL Legal notice Conditions of Sale Conditions Jeux concours Données personnelles ACCUEIL Sitemap Espace adhérent NEWSLETTER Sign up to our Newsletter © Cave de Turckheim 2018 Tous droits réservés - Réalisation AGENCE 86 Terroir Wines Grands Crus Crémant d'Alsace Organic Wines Late Harvests Vin de France Cellar News Sale team Contact Facebook By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings Continue without Accepting