Wine untouched by wood

[DannyBoy]

I have been wanting to drink some wine lately. Because of minor health concerns I haven't. I have a mild issue which flairs up several times a year. Therefore on the rare occasions that I do imbibe the nectar of the gods, I like to try something new. My query is as follows: Does a wine exist that is fermented in glass lined barrels, and aged without wood? A pure wine, with none of the oakiness of a barrel? Would this be too acidic? Has anyone tried anything like this? Thank you for any info!

 

[Ohio Bob]

I don’t think there is anything like a glass-lined barrel. There’s glass, stainless, or plastic. Adding oak is a matter of choice, you can choose to omit it.

Are you asking about commercial wines? I am guessing non-oak varietals would include whites (except Chardonnay), delicate fruity reds (Grenache, etc), or country fruit wines. None of these would be described as highly acidic, imo.

 

[Arne]

Welcome to the forum.. If you are making your own it can be made however you like. With or without oak,personally I have not oaked anything, high acid or low, heavy onfruit, light on flavor. All depends what you want. Arne.

 

[heatherd]

I'd aim for wines that are fermented in stainless tanks and aged in glass carboys. Steer clear of reds and chardonnays. There are likely a few low-oak whites:
-Chenin blanc
-Sauvignon blanc
-Gewurztremainer
-Riesling
-Sauvignon blanc

 

[GSMChris]

You could also look for wines which are made using the thousands of years old approach of Amphorae. Amphorae are huge clay pots - shaped somewhat like a vase. Wines are made within these pots and never touch wood. You can find them in wines from California, Spain, Italy, and the country of Georgia.