If wine is made from grapes, why are we hearing more and more about vegan wines? In recent years, a growing number of people have adopted a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle that respects nature, which has led to a growing demand for food products free from meat and animal derivatives.
Supermarkets are increasingly offering vegan products, and wines are no exception! But what makes a wine vegan or non-vegan? It may seem strange, but in some stages of winemaking animal products are often used, for example, during clarification and filtering, milk protein (casein), egg protein (albumin) or fish glues are often used. However, vegan wine is free of any of these products and uses products of plant origin to fulfil the same purpose.
Until recently, plant-based alternatives were not of good quality and had a much higher price tag, but fortunately producers have had to keep up with market trends and adapt to this search for products that respect nature, and today it is impossible to tell a vegan wine from a conventional one when tasting it.
If you also want to reduce or even avoid animal products, but are a lover of good wine, take a look at our suggestions, make your choice and enjoy.
