Fermentation is the chemical breakdown of organic substrates by microbes without oxygen. Some key fermented foods include beer, wine, yogurt, and bread. The production of wine involves picking, crushing, and fermenting grapes with yeast. The grapes are crushed and undergo pre-treatment including sterilization before fermentation. Fermentation occurs in tanks with yeast, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide over 3-5 days. The wine is then processed post-fermentation before storage, clarification, and packaging.