Organic Winemaking

Question 1

Define organic winemaking.

Answer 1

Organic winemaking refers to wines made with organically grown grapes, and complies with rules that can restrict certain practices from being performed during winemaking.

Question 2

What is allowed during organic winemaking?

Answer 2

• many conventional practices are allowed, however additives and processes are controlled by Ecocert
• organic raw materials should be used where possible
• certain processes, e.g. de-alcholization, are excluded

Question 3

Is SO2 allowed in organic winemaking?

Answer 3

• yes, but the limits vary across contries
• in USA, no SO2 is allowed to be added
• the EU allows regulated additions of SO2

Question 4

How are wineries certified as organic?

Answer 4

• certified status is issued by local associations, or is determined at country level