Grape Stomping Sessions & their purpose!

Harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the wine-making process. Grape-stomping, also referred to as pigeage, is a part of the method of maceration that is used in the traditional winemaking.

Basically, maceration is softening or squeezing grapes into pieces using a liquid. Raw or dried grapes are soaked in a liquid to soften them so that the skin of the grapes can be easily peeled away, leaving behind the pulp and seed. 

Grape stomping is a popular traditional method of separating the grape skin, seed and pulp wherein grapes are crushed by feet in vats which help in releasing the juices and prepare them for the process of fermentation. The harvest season takes place from January till the end of March in India. 

Speaking of grape stomping activities and sessions at Soma Vine Village, here is why visiting us during the harvest season could be your best decision!

a.    The weather is at its best!
b.    The grapes are ripe; probably the best you will get to see
c.    It’s all bustling with various activities

If you loved our Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc dessert wines, you must know that they find their best grapes during the harvest season in February & March. 

However, for more insights on the types of wines and the best times of the year for harvesting grapes for each type.Refer the image below!