noun
- plural of marc: the refuse matter from grapes or other fruit after pressing
Usage: winemaking
Examples
- The winery disposed of the marcs after extracting the juice from the grapes.
- Marcs can be used to make brandy or compost.
- The marcs were pressed a second time to extract more liquid.
- After fermentation, the marcs were separated from the wine.
- Some distilleries purchase marcs from wineries to produce spirits.