Riddling

/RID-ling/

Rotating bottles to move sediment for disgorgement.

Full Definition

Riddling (remuage) gradually rotates and tilts sparkling wine bottles to collect yeast sediment in the neck. Traditional hand-riddling uses A-frame wooden racks called pupitres. Modern gyropalettes automate the process. The sediment-laden neck is then frozen for clean removal during disgorgement.

Related Terms

remuage disgorgement pupitre

See Also

traditional method lees

Rich Back to Glossary Riesling

More terms starting with R

Racking

Transferring wine off its sediment.

Racy

Wine with vibrant, energetic acidity.

Reduction

Sulfur compounds from lack of oxygen, creating off-odors.

Remuage

Gradually rotating sparkling wine bottles to collect sediment.

Reserve

A designation suggesting higher quality or longer aging.

Residual Sugar

Sugar remaining in wine after fermentation.