Racking

Intermediate Winemaking & Viticulture

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Transferring wine from one vessel to another, leaving sediment behind.

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The simplest and oldest clarification method. Each racking separates wine from settled lees and introduces controlled oxygen exposure. Multiple rackings over months gradually clarify wine. Barrel-to-barrel racking is standard; some winemakers rack to tank and back. Excessive racking can strip wine of beneficial lees character and over-oxidize.

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Winemaking & Viticulture
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Intermediate
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