Marc

usgb/mɑːrk/
noun

The leftover pulp after juice has been squeezed from a fruit, usually grapes in wine-making.

After making the wine, the marc is used to produce a strong alcohol called grappa.
Visual representation of "marc" - The leftover pulp after juice has been squeezed from a fruit, usually grapes in wine-making.

Often appears as...

  • grape marc
  • apple marc

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Wine-Making Byproduct

Understand that 'marc' refers to what remains after making wine, a specific term in winemaking vocabulary.

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Local farmers often sell the marc for composting.
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Alcohol Source

'Marc' is not just waste; it's used to distill spirits, showing a resourceful use of leftovers.

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The distillery offers tours showcasing how they turn grape marc into brandy.
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Beyond Grapes

While 'marc' often relates to grapes, it can reflect pulp from other fruits in similar contexts.

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Our orchard uses apple marc to feed the livestock.
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