Traditionally, in the wine-making process, grape juice is filtered through these substances called “fining agents”, to remove protein, yeast, cloudiness, “off” flavours and colourings, and other organic particles. But now in an effort to satisfy the growing number of vegan wine drinkers in major export markets, one producer claims to have made the first certified vegan Chianti, which is on sale this spring.
The wine produced by Fattoria Casabianca near Siena is certified safe for vegans because “the grape is traced every step of the way, from our organically farmed vineyards to the bottle”, Alberto Cenni, the Casabianca manager, told Ansa.