Pied de Cuve
FermentationPied de cuve: yeast starter culture for controlled wild fermentation in winemaking.
Related Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Pinot Noir
About This Method
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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