White Natural Wine

Frequently asked questions about White Natural Wine

What is white natural wine?

White natural wine is white wine made from organically or biodynamically farmed grapes, fermented with wild yeasts and without additives. Without added sulphur to protect the delicate white grapes, the producer needs great precision — but the result is wines with texture, salinity and minerality that conventional whites rarely reach.

Why is white natural wine often cloudy?

White natural wine is usually unfiltered, so natural yeast sediment and particles can remain in the bottle. The cloudiness is completely harmless and many see it as a quality sign — it means the wine has not been unnecessarily manipulated.

What is the difference between white natural wine and orange wine?

Both are made from white grapes, but orange wine ferments with the skins — sometimes for months — which gives amber colour, tannins and a completely different flavour profile. White natural wine is generally pressed without long skin contact and keeps a lighter, fresher style.

How should you serve white natural wine?

Serve at 10–12°C — not ice-cold, or you lose the texture and complexity. Fuller white natural wines with skin contact can be served a little warmer, around 12°C, and suit substantial food such as oily fish, chicken and soft cheeses.