Quick question about carbonization

Aug 31, 2003 1 Replies

I made about a 6 gal. batch of Riesling that should be ready for bottling in about 5 days. I want to turn about 1/2 (3 gals) into a sparkling or asti, for the up coming holidays. I am hesitant to use a sugar syrup for fear it will start the fermentation process again, or is that what I need. I was told that I should use a corn syrup instead, but will that create the carbonization? Thanks in advance for any ideas and or input. Mike



PS. I am still new to this wine making stuff, but I am having such a blast doing it. It must be that I'm getting back to Italian roots. Maybe I should buy a Cadillac or have someone whacked too.


If you want it carbonated, you need to add more sugar and let it ferment in a sealed bottle to get the carbonation. Otherwise, you could get the equipment and CO2 tank to force carbonate your wines.

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