• Wine Word of the Week: “Saignée”

    April 26, 2016 / Stephanie Miskew / 9 Comments

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    With rosé season upon us, I thought it appropriate to feature the word saignée as our latest Wine Word of the Week. This French term, which literally means “to bleed,” refers to bleeding off juice during the early stages of red wine fermentation. This is done primarily for two reasons: (1) to concentrate the aromas and flavors of the finished red wine, and (2) the excess pink juice is used to make rosé.

    Winemakers from regions like Provence who specialize in rosé production, however, tend to frown upon this winemaking method. They consider rosé produced using the saignée method an “afterthought” and simply a byproduct of red wine production. In contrast, Provençal rosés are made from grapes grown specifically for that purpose that get their color through maceration, a period of deliberate skin contact between the juice and the grape skins. Stylistically, Provençal rosés are often more delicate in flavor and lighter in color than those made using the saignée method, which are typically deeper in color with more robust aromas and flavors.

    I hope you enjoyed our latest Wine Word of the Week and to see previous installments, please click here. If there’s a wine word you’d like to learn more about, please leave it in the comment section below!

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    April 26, 2016 / Stephanie Miskew / 9 Comments

    Categories: Blog, Uncategorized, Wine

    Tags: maceration, Provence, Rose wine, saignee, The Glamorous Gourmet, wine word of the week

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    9 thoughts on “Wine Word of the Week: “Saignée””

    • Susan says:
      April 27, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      I recognized the word from my rusty French lessons 🙂 Which rose do you prefer, Stephanie? Those made using the saignee method or the French made with the rose grapes?

      Reply
    • Meiers says:
      May 1, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Great information. Just when I think that I’m knowing a lot, you introduce something I’ve never heard of before. Thanks professor!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephanie Miskew says:
        May 2, 2016 at 11:41 pm

        You are so welcome and thanks so much for your comment!

        Reply
    • Brandie says:
      May 17, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Superb information here! Keep burning the midnight oil.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Miskew says:
        May 20, 2016 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Brandie!

        Reply
    • Burt Chard says:
      May 17, 2016 at 12:20 am

      This looks so interesting, I had no idea how rose was made – but now I do! Thanks for enlightening us neophytes and I’ll definitely keep coming back for more.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Miskew says:
        May 20, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks so much, Burt! I greatly appreciate your comments.

        Reply
    • Maggie says:
      May 17, 2016 at 12:22 am

      Great explanation of this term – I thinking I actually understand it now – thanks!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Miskew says:
        May 20, 2016 at 12:02 pm

        You’re welcome, Maggie! Thanks for stopping by:)

        Reply

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