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What is a Nouveau wine and why can I find it year-round?

April 26, 2017nouveau Wine year-round

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What is a Nouveau wine and why can I find it year-round?

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Nouveau literally means “new”… and the French are famous for their Nouveau wine made in the Beaujolais region. Call new wine because it’s the first wine of the vintage, Nouveau is typically produced by carbonic maceration – a process through which whole berries are fermented more quickly than a usual fermentation. The wines tend to be fruitier and lighter than others, and is usually ready 6-7 weeks post-harvest. Maryland wineries occasionally make Nouveau – check back for a listing once the wines are announced!