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long-vatted

A winemaker's term for wine made from grape juice that's had extra vat time with the grape skins during FERMENTATION, the end result of which is a deep red color. Short-vatted wine has spent little time with the grape skins. See also MACERATION.
Related Links: fermentation, maceration
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