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Vegetarian Wines

The reason that all wines are not vegan or even vegetarian-friendly has to do with how the wine is clarified and a process called 'fining'. All young wines are hazy and contain tiny molecules such as proteins, tartrates, tannins and phenolics. These are all natural, and in no way harmful. However, most people tend to like their wines to be clear.

Traditionally the most commonly used fining agents were casein (a protein found in milk), albumin (egg whites), gelatin (animal protein) and isinglass (fish bladder protein). They are not additives to the wine, as they are filtered out along with the haze molecules. Fining with casein and albumin is usually acceptable by most vegetarians but all four are off limits for vegans because tiny traces of the fining agent may be absorbed into the wine during the fining process.

Some winemakers do not fine or filter their wines and can do so by carefully siphoning the wine after allowing it to settle for a period of time.  This arguably shows great confidence in the stability of their product.

Discover our Collection of Wines Suitable for a Vegetarian Diet

Fresita Sparkling Strawberry Wine

Fresita Sparkling Strawberry Wine

5 reviews
From £2.95
Di Maria Prosecco

Di Maria Prosecco

2 reviews
£9.95
Kaiken Clásico Malbec wine bottle

Kaiken Clásico Malbec

2 reviews
£11.95
'Les Coteaux' Côtes du Rhône Villages

'Les Coteaux' Côtes du Rhône Villages

2 reviews
£11.50
Vigneti del Salento, `I Muri` Primitivo

Vigneti del Salento, `I Muri` Primitivo

4 reviews
£11.95
The Cloud Factory, Sauvignon Blanc

The Cloud Factory, Sauvignon Blanc

£12.50
Turno de Noche Malbec

Turno de Noche Malbec

£10.95
Kono Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle

Kono Sauvignon Blanc

3 reviews
£12.95
Di Maria Rose Prosecco

Di Maria Rose Prosecco

2 reviews
£9.95
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Whispering Angel Provence Rosé

Whispering Angel Provence Rosé

1 review
£19.95 £22.00
Simonsig Chenin Blanc

Simonsig Chenin Blanc

£10.50
Paolo Leo Passitivo Primitivo Appassimento

Paolo Leo Passitivo Primitivo Appassimento

£12.50
McGuigan Black Label Red Blend

McGuigan Black Label Red Blend

1 review
£8.50
Pablo Y Walter Malbec

Pablo Y Walter Malbec

1 review
£11.50
Conviviale Pinot Grigio

Conviviale Pinot Grigio

2 reviews
£8.95

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