GLOSSARY TERM
Pressing
WinemakingThe separation of juice or wine from grape solids by pressure.
<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Pressing can happen before fermentation for many white wines or after fermentation for many red wines. Press fraction choices influence texture, bitterness, and structure.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Gentle or firm pressing is style-dependent, not automatically a quality ranking.</p>
REFERENCE NOTE
This definition is written as an educational overview based on owner-provided first-party material. It is not copied from third-party glossaries or commercial wine education sites.