Code International des pratiques œnologiques

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Disgorging

II.4.2.6 Disgorging

Definition :

Elimination of the deposit gathered on the closure.

Objective :

To assure the clarity of the sparkling wine.

Prescriptions :

a)        The operation is facilitated by disgorging bottles after freezing the deposit gathered on the closure.

b)       This operation can be undertaken manually or mechanically

Recommendation of OIV:

Admitted