Is Verdi Spumante Malt Liquor

Answer 1

I doubt it since it is made from a Malt. It is closer to being a beer than a wine.

Alcoholic Beverages

Several celiac groups report that according to the American Dietetic Association "Manual of Clinical Dietetics" many types of alcoholic beverages are considered gluten free, provided no colourings or other additives have been added as these ingredients may contain gluten. Although most forms of whiskey are distilled from a MASH that includes grains that contain gluten, distillation removes any proteins present in the mash, including gluten. Although up to 49% of the mash for whiskey Bourbon and up to 20% of the mash for corn whiskey may be made up of wheat, or rye, all-corn Bourbons and corn whiskeys do exist, and are generally labeled as such. Spirits made without any grain such as brandy, wine, mead, cider, sherry, wine port, rum, tequilaand vermouth generally do not contain gluten, although some vineyards use a flour paste to caulk the oak barrels in which wine is aged, and other vineyards use gluten as a clarifying agent (though it's unclear whether gluten remains at the end of the clarification process).

Therefore, some coeliacs may wish to exercise caution. Liqueurs and pre-mixed drinks should be examined carefully for gluten-derived ingredients. While many spirits were traditionally made without grain, such as tequila, rum and vodka, today they are more commonly made with barley, wheat or rye (instead of agave, sugar or potatoes, et cetera). Often, only high-end specialty alcoholic brands are made with what are considered the traditional ingredients. In addition, many people diagnosed with coeliac disease still experience symptoms when drinking distilled alcoholic beverages. Therefore, it is advised that a person with coeliac disease check with a manufacturer about the ingredients that have been used in a hard liquor, and to proceed with caution if choosing to drink a liquor that is made with wheat, barley, oats or rye. Almost all beers are brewed with malted barley or wheat and will contain gluten. Sorghum and Redbridge beer buckwheat-based gluten-free beers are available, but remain very much a specialty product. Some low-gluten beers are also available, however there is disagreement over the use of gluten products in brewed beverages: Some brewers argue that the proteins from such grains as barley or wheat are converted into acid amino acids during the brewing process and are therefore gluten-free, however there is evidence that this claim is false.

Answer 2

Verdi is a malt beverage. It isn't brewed with hops and the alcohol content is to low (5% abv about the same as a Bud Light) to be a malt liquor. The fermentable sugars come from malted grains that go trough the brewing process like beer, malt liquor, or sake as opposed to wine where the fermented sugars come from fruits (like grapes)