11. Carbonic maceration A winemaking practice of fermenting whole grapes that have not been crushed. 12. Belvedere Vodka also produces a line of Macerations . 13. Total time : 20 minutes, plus maceration 14. Total time : 10 minutes, plus maceration 15. Total time : 15 minutes, plus maceration 16. The term " maceration " refers to the technique used by the scientists. 17. Usually during this maceration , the fermentation process starts with ambient yeasts in the cellar. 18. Almost half the grapes are fermented by carbonic maceration , a technique more often associated with Beaujolais. 19. In Australia there has been experimentation with carbonic maceration to make softer, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon wines. 20. Pre-fermentation Maceration is generally performed at a controlled temperature to delay the onset of fermentation.
