Natural Winemaking Flashcards
Define natural winemaking.
It’s generally an undefined approach to winemaking, where nothing is added or removed. But it is accepted that it refers to a wine that is made with the fewest possible manipulations.
What kinds of yeasts are used for the fermentations?
Ambient yeasts are typically used.
Is SO2 used for natural wines?
Natural wines are made with a minimum amount of SO2 added if any, and usually only at bottling.
Are there any criteria for the grapes?
Natural wines can be made from grapes produced with any approach, but it could be argued that the philosophies of organic and biodynamic grape growing are most in harmony with the natural winemaking ethos.
What is the typical price point of natural wines?
Natural wines are typically small batch and mid to premium priced.
What do natural winemakers see as the advantage of low SO2 use?
They claim that their wines are more expensive of terroir than those of conventional winemaking. However, winemakers who use some SO2 are ensuring that their wines show at their best.
