Description
Blending processes of wines considering factors that affect how wine is perceived by the taster and eliminate anything that may hinder objective testing.
Alternative labels
wine mixing
the blending of wine
the blending of wines
wine mixtures
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Wine blending is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Oenologist: Oenologists track the wine manufacturing process in its entirety and supervise the workers in wineries. They supervise and coordinate production to ensure the quality of the wine and also give advice by determining the value and classification of wines being produced.
Vermouth manufacturer: Vermouth manufacturers perform all the production processes required to produce vermouth. They mix ingredients and botanicals with wine and other spirits. They perform maceration, mixing and filtering of beverages together with the botanicals. Moreover, they manage the maturation of the beverages and forecast when the vermouth is ready for bottling.
Optional knowledge
Wine blending is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Wine blending – ESCO
