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Three wine glasses in a row, filled with white, rose, and red wine from front to back.
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Red wine is a type of wine with a red color, derived from the natural pigments in the skins of dark-colored grapes during fermentation. The primary species used for wine production is Vitis vinifera, known for its high sugar content, which is essential for achieving an alcohol content of 10% or higher, making the wine stable.12

The winemaking process for red wine involves careful control of fermentation. This includes managing the cap of skins that floats in the red must (unfermented grape juice) to ensure proper extraction of color and flavor, while also preventing undesirable microbial growth and oxidation. Temperature control is crucial, typically maintained between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F) for optimal color extraction and yeast activity.3

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