Description
Wine making process
Technical
Co-fermentation is the practice in winemaking of fermenting two or more fruits at the same time when producing a wine. This differs from the more common practice of blending separate wine components into a cuvée after fermentation. While co-fermentation in principle could be practiced for any mixture of grape varieties or other fruits, it is today more common for red wines produced from a mixture of red grape varieties and a smaller proportion of white grape varieties.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to field blends where multiple grape varieties are harvested and fermented together
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to natural process coffees where fruit and bean ferment together
Perfume Analogy
Resembles chypre fragrances with layered fruit and earthy notes
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Greeks
Era
Classical antiquity
Region
Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Mediterranean coast