Vegan Wine

Many wine drinkers prefer their wine to be clear instead of hazy, and achieving this clarity involves a process known as fining. The most common fining agents used are animal-based and they include egg whites, casein (milk protein), isinglass (fish bladder), and gelatin (animal collagen). The fining agent acts as a glue, binding these particles together making them big enough to filter out. Although these substances are removed after the fining process is complete, their use still renders the wine unsuitable for vegans and, in some cases, vegetarians. Fortunately, many winemakers now use alternative fining agents like bentonite clay or synthetic PVPP, ensuring that their wines are vegan-friendly.