Winemaking Technique
Fining
Stabilization & Finishing
Fining adds agents like bentonite, egg white, or isinglass that bind to suspended particles and precipitate, clarifying wine and reducing astringency. Many traditional and modern producers fine for stability and visual brilliance.
Also known as: Wine fining, Clarification
Purpose
Clarify wine and reduce harsh tannins or proteins via fining agents.
Process stage
Finishing
How it works
- Clarity
- Tannin softening
- Protein stability
Common wine styles
Common grape varieties
Common regions
Descriptors created
Descriptors reduced
Opposite techniques
Serving implications
Beginner explanation
Fining agents settle out before bottling — they're used for clarity, not left in the wine.
FAQ
- Is fined wine vegan?
- Traditional fining agents like egg white or casein mean some wines aren't vegan — bentonite fining can be.
Related ontology entities
- Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Style
- Chardonnay Wine Style
- Sauvignon Blanc Wine Style
- Bordeaux Wine Region
- Burgundy Wine Region
- Rioja Wine Region
- Marlborough Wine Region
- Polished Descriptor
- Clean Descriptor
- Silky Descriptor
- Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Variety
- Chardonnay Grape Variety
- Ideal Serving Temperature Serving