Pied de Cuve

Fermentation

Pied de cuve: yeast starter culture for controlled wild fermentation in winemaking.

Pied de Cuve winemaking method — watercolor illustration

À Propos de Cette Méthode

A small starter batch of fermenting juice used to inoculate larger volumes. An alternative to commercial yeast, it cultivates wild yeasts in a controlled environment before scaling up. Reduces the risk of stuck fermentation compared to pure spontaneous fermentation.

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Fermentation

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