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From the French word meaning "pinkish", it is wine that falls between red and white in both hue and character. It can be made in two ways: using red grapes and allowing only a short maceration -- the period of time the wine is in contact with the grape skins -- or by blending a small amount of red wine with white. Generally, the first method is preferable for finer wines, while the blending method is used for simple, light-bodied, ready-to-drink wines. The exception is in Champagne, where blending is a common and accepted practice. See also blanc de noirs, blush and vin gris. |
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