Is stomping grapes with bare feet a real winemaking tradition?
In short: The image of a winemaker crushing grapes underfoot is one of the most iconic symbols of the craft. This video investigates whether this practice was ever a common method for extracting juice.
While the visual of bare feet smushing grapes is synonymous with the history of winemaking, the video explores the reality behind this cultural trope. It examines whether winemakers actually used this method to extract the juices contained within the fruit.
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