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Sulphur dioxide

Sulphur dioxide helps protect wine from unwanted changes caused by oxygen and certain microorganisms.

How it works

It can be added during production; small amounts can also form during fermentation. No added sulphur therefore does not automatically mean the wine contains no sulphites.

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How to use this when choosing

Distinguish a statement about additions from the label contains sulphites. That label alone gives neither the exact quantity nor when an addition was made.

Sources: Natural wine without myths

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