II.4.2.4 Riddling

Definition :

Sum of the operations designed to gather the deposit formed during the secondary fermentation on the closure of the bottle.

Objective :

To allow the elimination of the deposit by disgorging.

Prescriptions :

a)        Avoid all re-suspension of the deposit.

b)       This operation can be undertaken manually or mechanically.

Recommendation of the OIV:

Admitted