Glossary

Filter

/FIL-tur/

Removing particles from wine by passing through filtering media.

Full Definition

Filtration removes suspended particles, yeast, and bacteria from wine by passing it through filter media of various porosity. Methods include pad filtration, membrane filtration, and cross-flow filtration. Sterile filtration before bottling prevents refermentation. Unfiltered wines may have more texture but risk instability.

Related Terms

fining clarification unfiltered

See Also

sterile filtration bottling

Field Blend Back to Glossary Filtration

Reference

More terms starting with F

Fermentation

The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.

Field Blend

Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.

Filtration

Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.

Finish

The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.

Fining

Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.

First Growth

The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.