{"product_id":"the-low-sulphite-discovery-case","title":"The Low Sulphite Discovery Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Low Sulphite Discovery Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a more thoughtful approach to winemaking with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Low Sulphite Discovery Case\u003c\/strong\u003e, a six-bottle mixed wine case featuring one sparkling wine, two white wines and three red wines from independent European producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle has been selected to demonstrate a different interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003elow sulphite wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The case ranges from a traditional-method sparkling wine made with no added sulphur to carefully protected wines that use only small, controlled additions of sulphur dioxide for stability at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow sulphite does not describe one particular flavour or winemaking style. These wines include fresh sparkling wine, aromatic Italian Pinot Grigio, mineral Godello, fragrant Sicilian red, unoaked Touriga Nacional and mature Cabernet Sauvignon. Together, they show that lower-sulphite winemaking can produce wines that are clean, expressive, stable and full of regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mixed case was created alongside our guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/blogs\/wine-news\/low-sulphite-wines\" title=\"Low sulphite wines explained: what they are and why people choose them\"\u003eLow sulphite wines explained: what they are and why people choose them\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the article to learn what sulphites are, why winemakers use them and the important difference between low sulphite and no added sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included in the Low Sulphite Discovery Case?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/domaine-klur-cremant-d-alsace-sans-souffre\" title=\"Domaine Klur Cuvée Meow Crémant d’Alsace Sans Soufre\"\u003eDomaine Klur Cuvée Meow Crémant d’Alsace Sans Soufre\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlsace, France | Sparkling wine | No added sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium traditional-method Crémant d’Alsace with an expressive nose of apple, citrus and brioche, fine bubbles and a long, dry finish. The phrase \u003cem\u003esans soufre\u003c\/em\u003e means “without sulphur”, and no sulphites are added during vinification, ageing or disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is expected to contain fewer than \u003cstrong\u003e10 mg\/L of total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any detectable sulphites are naturally produced in very small quantities by yeasts during fermentation rather than added by the winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/casa-de-outeiro-godello-origen-2024\" title=\"Casa de Outeiro Godello 2024\"\u003eCasa de Outeiro Godello\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRibeira Sacra, Spain | White wine | Approximately 15–25 mg\/L total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant Galician Godello with aromas of citrus, pink grapefruit and white peach, followed by ripe apple, mango, refreshing acidity and a distinctive mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasa de Outeiro Godello is not technically a no-added-sulphites wine, but its total sulphur dioxide level is exceptionally low at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–25 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the relevant technical analysis. A very small dose may be used at bottling to protect the wine during transport and storage, while careful low-temperature handling reduces the need for heavier preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/la-piotta-old-vine-pinot-grigio-2017\" title=\"La Piotta Old Vine Pinot Grigio 2024\"\u003eLa Piotta Old Vine Pinot Grigio\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOltrepò Pavese, Italy | Organic white wine | Approximately 40–60 mg\/L total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aromatic and softly textured organic Pinot Grigio from the Padroggi family in Oltrepò Pavese. The wine includes fruit from nine historic rows of Pinot Grigio planted in 1930, bringing extra depth and character to this familiar Italian grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a no-added-sulphites wine. Instead, it is made using carefully controlled additions, with total sulphite levels typically around \u003cstrong\u003e40–60 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the vintage. It offers an accessible introduction to low-sulphite white wine without moving into a particularly unusual or oxidative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/occhipinti-sp68-rosso\" title=\"Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2024\"\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicily, Italy | Biodynamic red wine | Approximately 20–30 mg\/L total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Sicily’s most celebrated natural wines, made by Arianna Occhipinti from approximately 70% Frappato and 30% Nero d’Avola. It is fragrant and lively, with wild cherry, plum, raspberry, flowers, herbs, spice and fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural yeasts are used and the wine is made without fining or filtration. It is not completely free from added sulphites, as a very small dose may be used at the final stage before bottling. Total sulphur dioxide generally sits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/fitapreta-touriga-vai-nua\" title=\"Fitapreta Touriga Vai Nua 2022\"\u003eFitapreta Touriga Vai Nua\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlentejo, Portugal | Organic red wine | Generally below 70–85 mg\/L total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unoaked Touriga Nacional from innovative Portuguese winemaker António Maçanita. The name translates as “Touriga goes naked”, referring to the decision not to mature the wine in oak. Expect fresh cherries, mulberry, blackberry, bergamot, rose petals and a lifted, silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine contains sulphites, but total levels are generally below approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–85 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the vintage. Although this is higher than some of the other bottles in the case, it remains significantly below the maximum generally permitted for conventional dry red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/folgorosa-cabernet-sauvignon-2015\" title=\"Folgorosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2015\"\u003eFolgorosa Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisboa, Portugal | Mature red wine | 20 mg\/L total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature Portuguese Cabernet Sauvignon with flavours of blackberry, cassis, plum and blueberry, supported by black pepper, warming spice and well-integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory information for this wine records just \u003cstrong\u003e20 mg\/L of total sulphites\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a no-added-sulphites wine, as a minimal amount of sulphur is used to help stabilise it, but the resulting total remains extremely low compared with many mainstream commercial wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow Sulphite Wine Without a Single House Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis case has been assembled to show that low-sulphite wines do not all taste alike. Some winemakers avoid adding sulphur completely, while others use a minimal dose at bottling to protect freshness and stability. The right approach depends on the grape variety, vintage, wine style and the practical needs of each individual producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross these six bottles, you can compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea sparkling wine with no added sulphites;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo fresh and expressive low-sulphite white wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fragrant Sicilian natural red;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean unoaked and contemporary Portuguese Touriga Nacional;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mature Cabernet Sauvignon with only 20 mg\/L of total sulphites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Low Sulphite Discovery Case?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix carefully selected low-sulphite wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone sparkling wine, two white wines and three red wines;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mixture of no-added-sulphites and minimal-sulphur winemaking;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorganic, biodynamic and naturally made wines from independent producers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea broad range of grapes, regions and winemaking styles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean ideal introduction to low-intervention and low-sulphite wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e sulphite levels can vary between vintages and individual bottlings. The figures quoted in this description are based on the latest technical information available to Hay Wines and were last reviewed in \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAY WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57306871497079,"sku":"10680","price":125.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/LowSulphiteDiscoveryCase.png?v=1784199792","url":"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/the-low-sulphite-discovery-case","provider":"HAY WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}