carbonic
adjective
car·bon·ic
kär-ˈbä-nik 
: of, relating to, or derived from carbon, carbonic acid, or carbon dioxide
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The natural winemaker made his first cuvée under the Marigny name in 2015, experimenting with a little bit of carbonic Pinot Noir without sulfur.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
This red is a blend six grapes, which undergo carbonic maceration, a favorite method for making Beaujolais and other breezy wines.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Beaujolais’ reputation was dragged under the wheels of the Nouveau campaign - a movement adopting carbonic maceration practices in the cellar to create simple, fruity wines.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Marimar Estate 2022 Pinot Noir ‘Metodo Antiguo’ – from the Dona Margarita vineyard, this wine was made in the ancient method of 100% whole cluster fermentation, native yeast, with carbonic maceration in the berry.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Knutson also made a partially carbonic pinot noir for Talbott: the 2022 South Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
He’s also made a 2023 carbonic pinot noir from the same vineyard in concrete egg.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
During carbonic maceration, natural grape enzymes produce alcohol, along with the bright aromas and flavors associated with the process.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
Expect crystal clear vision and superior impact resistance from the carbonic lenses.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
This red is a blend six grapes, which undergo carbonic maceration, a favorite method for making Beaujolais and other breezy wines.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Beaujolais’ reputation was dragged under the wheels of the Nouveau campaign - a movement adopting carbonic maceration practices in the cellar to create simple, fruity wines.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Marimar Estate 2022 Pinot Noir ‘Metodo Antiguo’ – from the Dona Margarita vineyard, this wine was made in the ancient method of 100% whole cluster fermentation, native yeast, with carbonic maceration in the berry.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Knutson also made a partially carbonic pinot noir for Talbott: the 2022 South Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
He’s also made a 2023 carbonic pinot noir from the same vineyard in concrete egg.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
During carbonic maceration, natural grape enzymes produce alcohol, along with the bright aromas and flavors associated with the process.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
Expect crystal clear vision and superior impact resistance from the carbonic lenses.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Carbonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonic. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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carbonic
adjective
car·bon·ic
kär-ˈbän-ik
: of, relating to, or derived from carbon, carbonic acid, or carbon dioxide
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