Description
The winery is the space dedicated to winemaking and storage until sale. The grapes arrive at the winery as a result of the harvesting process (harvest) and the mechanical treatment is carried out, generally by means of a pressing system. This is where the must or grape pulp is obtained, which will be fermented in the wineries or fermentation vats. The aging process is then applied, which allows different finishes and maturation characteristics of this must or grape pulp, and finally it is bottled and stored until its commercialization.
Wine producers take care of the winery and ensure that the processes that take place are carried out in the best conditions. These professionals usually carry out their tasks in small or very small wineries and usually take care of the entire process of wine production, which may include deciding what type of grape is planted and/or dealing with grape suppliers, and the commercialization of the finished product, that is, the bottle of wine.
However, the specific functions of this occupation will be determined by the size or dimension of the winery. In small wineries, they take care of all tasks, from grape reception to its commercialization, while in large wineries there is inevitably a specialization that will lead these professionals to focus on supervisory and directing functions of the staff who carry out the different tasks of wine production by ensuring the proper development of the entire process.
Besides that, it is increasingly common to find wineries that also function as a point of sale or that offer the option of guided tours and wine tasting. In small wineries, it is usual for these tasks related to wine tourism also to be carried out or supervised by wine producers.
Tasks
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