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topping; topping-up

A term that refers to adding wine to containers, such as oak barrels, to replace liquid that has evaporated. Topping is necessary to ensure there's no airspace (ULLAGE) that would allow air contact with the wine (see OXIDIZED). The French term for this procedure is ouillage.
Related Links: ullage, Vernaccia di San Gimignano
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