What is the aim of must clarification?

• A. To reduce the amount of suspended solids within the must
• B. To increase the alcohol potential of the must
• C. To remove acidity from the must
• D. To accelerate fermentation

Answer: (A)

The aim is to remove suspended solids from the juice. Must clarification focuses on making the juice clear by letting solids settle or filtering them out, so the liquid is free of pulp, skins, seeds, and other particles. This clarity helps ensure more stable and predictable fermentation, easier handling and filtration later, and reduces the risk of haze or off-flavors caused by solids during fermentation and aging. While removing solids can have indirect effects on fermentation efficiency, it is not about increasing sugar to raise alcohol, altering acidity, or speeding up fermentation—those outcomes aren’t the primary goal of clarification, even though they might occur as side effects in certain cases.