vinificationn.
/ˌvɪnᵻfᵻˈkeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌvɪnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ The conversion of grape juice or the like into an alcoholic liquid by fermentation.
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vinous fermentation1749
vinification1880
1880 Lib. Univ. Knowl. VII. 71 The vinification [of Greek wines] is very imperfect.
1894 J. L. W. Thudichum & A. Dupré (title) A Treatise on Wines:..with Practical Directions for Viticulture and Vinification.
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