How do they get white wine from black grapes?

It's a common misconception that white wine is only made from white grapes! Black grapes can be used to make white wine. Here's how it works:

* The color comes from the skin: The color of wine comes from the skin of the grape. Red grapes have pigmented skins, while white grapes have lighter colored skins.

* Pressing before fermentation: To make white wine from black grapes, the juice is pressed before fermentation. This means that the juice is separated from the skins before the yeast begins to convert the sugar to alcohol. Since the skin is the source of color, the juice remains clear.

So, while red wine is made with the skins of black grapes, white wine from black grapes is made with the juice, without the skins. This process is similar to how rosé wine is made, where the juice is allowed to sit with the skins for a short period of time to extract some color, but not as much as red wine.

Here are some examples of white wines made from black grapes:

* Pinot Grigio: While sometimes made from white grapes, it can also be made from black grapes, such as Pinot Noir.

* Pinot Blanc: Can be made from both white and black grapes.

* Champagne: Many Champagnes are made from black grapes like Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

The color of the grape doesn't determine the color of the wine, it's the way the wine is made!