affinage

/ɒfɪˈnɑːʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of allowing a wine to mature and develop its flavor and character after it has been bottled

“The winemaker applied a technique of affinage to bring out the full flavor of the vintage”

Synonyms

  • aging
  • maturity

Antonyms

  • immaturity
  • premature