Transfer Method

/TRANS-fur METH-ud/

Sparkling wine bottle-fermented then filtered and rebottled.

Full Definition

Transfer method involves bottle fermentation like traditional method, but instead of riddling and disgorging each bottle, wine is transferred to a tank for filtration, then rebottled under pressure. Faster than traditional method but less prestigious. Avoids hand riddling costs.

Related Terms

traditional method tank method sparkling

See Also

sparkling wine disgorgement

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More terms starting with T

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Polyphenols creating dry, astringent mouthfeel.

Tartaric Acid

The primary acid in wine grapes.

Tartrates

Harmless crystals that precipitate from wine.

TCA

Chemical compound causing cork taint.

Terroir

The complete natural environment affecting wine character.

Tertiary Aromas

Complex aromas developed through aging.