Is Wine vegan?
Depends
Short answer
Wine is depends. Many wines are fined with egg whites, casein, gelatin or isinglass. Look for vegan-certified wine.
Key takeaways
- Verdict: Wine is depends.
- Commonly found in: Most traditional wines (especially European).
- Vegan alternatives: Wines labeled 'vegan' or 'unfined/unfiltered', Natural wines often vegan, Use Barnivore.com.
- Scan any barcode with VeggieOS (100% free) for an instant vegan verdict.
What it is
Fermented grape juice.
Why depends
Wine is vegan only if it skips animal-based fining agents. Bentonite clay and pea protein are vegan alternatives, increasingly common.
Where you'll find it
- Most traditional wines (especially European)
Vegan alternatives
- Wines labeled 'vegan' or 'unfined/unfiltered'
- Natural wines often vegan
- Use Barnivore.com
FAQ
- Does fining agent end up in the wine?
- Only trace residue, but vegans avoid wines processed with animal products on principle.