Winemaking Technique

Riddling

Sparkling Production

Riddling gradually tilts and rotates bottles to collect yeast sediment in the neck before disgorgement. Hand riddling on pupitres is the classic Champagne image; gyropalettes automate the process for large producers.

Also known as: Remuage, Gyropalette

Purpose

Collect yeast sediment in bottle neck before disgorgement.

Process stage

Finishing

How it works

  • Traditional-method sparkling
  • Champagne
  • Cava reserva

Common wine styles

Common grape varieties

Common regions

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Serving implications

Beginner explanation

Riddling moves yeast to the bottle neck so it can be removed — leaving clear sparkling wine.

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