cellaraging
Cellaraging is a winemaking technique where a small portion of a grape wine is transferred to a separate container or vessel, known as the "cellar" or "wine restocker", for extended periods of aging and maturation. This method allows winemakers to evaluate the long-term potential and character of the wine while minimizing the impact on the main wine batch.
The practice of cellaraging can be traced back to ancient times, where it was used to assess
Cellaraging typically involves transferring a small sample of wine to a glass vessel or carafe, which is
Cellaraging offers several benefits to winemakers, including the ability to evaluate long-term storage potential, assess the