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Spontaneous fermentation

Spontaneous fermentation starts with yeasts already present, without adding a selected yeast culture to begin it.

How it works

The yeasts may come from the grapes or the cellar. Different yeasts can become active in sequence. The winemaker still monitors the process and controls conditions such as temperature.

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How to use this when choosing

Look for an explicit statement about fermentation. Natural or artisanal alone does not tell you whether a yeast culture was added.

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