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This process affects tannin levels, aroma, and mouthfeel, shaping the final wine’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eHow Does Crushing \u0026amp; Destemming Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eGrapes are harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e – Handpicked or machine-harvested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eDestemming (Optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stems are removed to reduce bitterness \u0026amp; herbaceous flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eCrushing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Berries are gently broken open, releasing juice for fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eFermentation Begins\u003c\/strong\u003e – Skins, pulp, and juice start interacting to develop flavors \u0026amp; tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eWhy Destem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eReduces Harsh Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stems can add \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"866\"\u003ebitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e if unripe.\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eMore Controlled Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Without stems, fermentation is \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\"\u003emore predictable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eCleaner Juice Extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prevents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003egreen flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e in the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eWhen to Keep Stems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eWhole Cluster Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds structure \u0026amp; spice (used in Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Syrah).\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eFor Complexity \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e – Some winemakers keep stems for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eadded depth \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ciu-ciu-lacrima-di-morro-dalba-doc","title":"Ciu Ciu Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCiu Ciu Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend says Frederick Barbarossa fell for this grape during the Siege of Ancona in 1167 — one sip of Lacrima and you'll get why.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Lacrima, a rare grape grown almost exclusively around Morro d'Alba in Le Marche, between the Apennines and the Adriatic. \"Lacrima\" means teardrop — named either for the grape's shape or how its juice weeps out when pressed. 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