{"id":10102,"date":"2026-05-08T15:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uvc.ch\/?p=10102"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:49:37","slug":"understanding-winemaking-in-5-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uvc.ch\/en\/understanding-winemaking-in-5-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding winemaking in 5 simple steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winemaking is the set of steps that transform grapes into wine. Even if the process may seem complex, it is based on a few major phases that are easy to understand. It is an essential skill in the wine world, because it directly influences the final quality.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is harvesting the grapes, often done at optimal ripeness. Then comes pressing to extract the juice, followed by fermentation, during which the sugars turn into alcohol. Depending on the style of wine desired, the cellar work then varies in order to preserve aromas and structure.<\/p>\n<p>After fermentation, the wine may be aged, clarified, and bottled. Every decision made by the winemaker or <a href=\"https:\/\/uvc.ch\/en\/what-exactly-is-an-oenologist\/\">oenologist<\/a> matters. This is why two wines from the same grape variety can have very different profiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswine.com\/en\/wine-courses\">Understanding winemaking<\/a> helps us appreciate wine more deeply. Behind every bottle there is time, precision, and real expertise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winemaking is the set of steps that transform grapes into wine. 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