Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
governo e rigoverno
English translation:
governo and rigoverno
Added to glossary by
philgoddard
Feb 15, 2012 16:05
12 yrs ago
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Italian term
United Kingdom
governo e rigoverno
Italian to English
Science
Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
wine history
Non a caso, in proposito, si è ampiamente consolidata, nella zona del Chianti, le pratiche del “governo” e del “rigoverno” volte ad ammorbidire il prodotto finale (come conseguenza dell’aumento di grado alcolico con ulteriore produzione di glicerina),
Proposed translations
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| 4 +5 | leave it in Italian |
philgoddard
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| 4 +1 | passage and second passage |
Isabelle Johnson
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Apr 12, 2012 01:17: philgoddard Created KOG entry
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philgoddard
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leave it in Italian
This appears to be specific to Chianti. It basically means "first and second refermentations".
"The technique of governo was first developed by Chianti winemakers in the 14th century. This involves adding half dried grapes to the must to stimulate the yeast with a fresh source of sugar that may keep the yeast active all the through the fermentation process."
Rigoverno simply means repeating the process. I would leave it in Italian, and add a few words of explanation.
"The technique of governo was first developed by Chianti winemakers in the 14th century. This involves adding half dried grapes to the must to stimulate the yeast with a fresh source of sugar that may keep the yeast active all the through the fermentation process."
Rigoverno simply means repeating the process. I would leave it in Italian, and add a few words of explanation.
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Comment: "thanks - charles"
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passage and second passage
I believe these are the terms
Peer comment(s):
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Emiliano Pantoja
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Thanks Emiliano
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philgoddard
: References?
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Giles Watson
: You are probably thinking of "primo/secondo passaggio", which can refer to new or once-used wood for ageing, or to the first or second "pass" by pickers at harvest. Nothing to do with adding grape skins or must to fermenting wine, I'm afraid.
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Yes, I was getting confused here. Was in a rush and should have left it alone!
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