🍷 New wine still in fermentation
An EU category: wine whose fermentation is not yet finished and whose yeast has not been removed.
New wine still in fermentation is a category of wine in the European Union. It names wine whose fermentation has not finished: sugar is still turning into alcohol, and the yeast has not been separated from the drink. It is cloudy, sweet and slightly fizzy, because carbon dioxide is released while the yeast works.
Such wine is young: it is drunk in the first weeks after the harvest. In Germany it is known as Federweisser, in Austria as Sturm. It is sold in autumn, in the harvest season, at fairs and in wine villages. It should be kept cool and not closed tightly: the gas must escape, or the bottle may burst.
It contains alcohol, and the amount keeps rising. Although the taste resembles juice, it is not a non-alcoholic drink. Young wine changes quickly, so it is drunk only fresh.
The season for new wine is short, and people travel to wine areas for it. It is one of the autumn festivals of winemaking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is new wine still in fermentation?
Wine whose fermentation is not yet finished and whose yeast has not been separated.
What is it called in Germany?
Federweisser.
Does it contain alcohol?
Yes, and the amount rises as fermentation continues.
Similar
🍷 Heuriger · 🍷 Federweisser · 🍷 Partially fermented grape must · 🍷 Burčiak · 🍷 Wiener Gemischter Satz · 🍷 Vin nouveau
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Wikipedia (en)
- OIV, International Code of Oenological Practices
- EU Regulation 1308/2013, Annex VII Part II (wine categories)