Level 4 D1 Chap 12 - Approaches to Winemaking

Question 1

What are common practices for making organic wine?

Answer 1

Depends on the certifying body. e.g. EU allows SO2 to be added, US excludes it.Use organic raw materials where possible. e.g. organic egg white for finingExcludes certain practices, e.g. partial dealcoholisation of wine

Question 2

What are common practices for biodynamic winemaking?

Answer 2

Always made from certified biodynamically grown grapesOther requirements can vary by county, even when certified by Demeter International. e.g. UK producers can use organic or commercial yeast types. US can only use commercial year on a case by case basis, if fermentation is stuckAdding many products is not permitted. e.g. isinglass

Question 3

What are common practices for natural winemaking?

Answer 3

There is no agreed definition of a natural wineTypically refers to the fewest possible interventions. e.g. use ambient yeast, minimal SO2.