31. All had been ready Friday morning, but the sheep weren't very interested in apple pomace . 32. The pomace could thus be processed faster, while it was fresher, which muted the barnyard taste. 33. It's made by combining the traditional, light-bodied Valpolicella with the pomace of amarone. 34. Pomace is the sludge of skins and seeds left in the presses after the grapes have been crushed.35. Cider and pomace wine were also widely available; grape wine was the prerogative of the higher classes. 36. "' Singani "'is a pomace brandy distilled from white Muscat of Alexandria grapes. 37. This form involves either of two methods to hold the loose pomace in place as it is pressed. 38. Pomace oil, a lower grade still, is made by treating the residue from making the other grades.39. The Valpolicella remains in contact with the pomace for about two weeks, picking up additional color and tannins. 40. This process is called ripasso, because the young wine is said to have been passed over the pomace .