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    Why does red wine become lighter in color as it ages, while white wine becomes darker?

    Question #117393. Asked by star_gazer. (Sep 08 10 10:30 PM)


    star_gazer

    		Red wines are fermented with grape skins while white wines are not. The two different complicated chemical processes cause the darker or lighter color maturation in the red or white wines.

    http://www.virtualwine.com.au/wine-making/fermentation.asp



    Sep 10 10, 5:20 AM

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