What is a plant-based sip? Vegan wine is all about the production process, not the ingredients themselves. Just like classic wines, vegan red wines and whites start with grapes. However, vegan winemakers take a different approach during clarification, opting for plant-based methods instead of animal-derived products commonly used in winemaking.
Traditionally, winemakers use agents to clarify and stabilise their wines, so once bottled up they aren't cloudy. These agents are animal-derived products like egg whites, casein (milk protein), or fish bladders, which act to remove unwanted particles that can change its taste. While these are filtered out before bottling, trace amounts may linger, which prevents the wine from being considered vegan.
This is where vegan wine comes in. Vegan winemakers use clever alternatives like pea protein or bentonite clay to achieve the same results. Making a delicious and clear wine that aligns with vegan principles.
This process results in producing the best vegan wines. Their popularity is soaring as people move towards a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle, opting for vegan and organic wines prioritising a healthier planet.
