GLOSSARY TERM
Yeast
WinemakingMicroorganisms that convert grape sugar into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and fermentation aromas.
<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Yeast selection and fermentation conditions influence alcohol production, aroma, texture, and fermentation reliability.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Yeast is essential to wine production, whether it is selected, spontaneous, or a mix of populations.</p>
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