ClimateAugust 17, 2026
veraison
vuh-RAY-zhun
Definition
The viticultural term for the onset of the ripening process in grapes, marked by a change in color and a softening of the berries.
Etymology
The word is derived from the French word 'véraison', which comes from the Old French 'verair' meaning to become green or turn color, ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'viridis' for green.
In the news
In the article, the term is used to describe the specific stage of the grape growing cycle that is occurring earlier than normal due to rising global temperatures. Understanding this shift is essential to tracking how climate change affects the final quality and composition of wine.
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Read the full article ↗Augusta Free Press