Optimising the extraction stage for white musts

A major player in the market for aromatic white wines faced systematic loss of value on its products with a high polyphenolic content. For some grape varieties, polyphenols can lead to bitter, astringent wines, or premature oxidation, which can bring about a slowdown in sales. To meet the company’s quality objectives, Vivelys investigated the areas for improvement at every stage (reception, pressing, and pre-fermentation), and then implemented a new procedure to increase juice quality.

Key points
The implementation of monitoring tools at the pressing stage enabled producers to better understand the phenomena occurring in this phase and streamline technical decisions. New winery technology (processing of musts rich in polyphenols with oxygen) was integrated, with support during operational changes.
Results
Direct 10% valuation increase for non-compliant wines:
increased viscosity and maintenance of aromas
Quality optimisation during pressing
Juice yield and timeframe
Development of new production know-how
Prioritisation of the investment policy

Our solutions

Cilyo

Cilyo

  • Analyses the rate at which oxygen is absorbed by the must
  • Determines how much oxygen each batch of must requires to ensure an effective and controlled result
  • Oxygen is then input into the tank using the O2CM function in one of the Vivelys equipment.
Micro-oxygenation

Micro-oxygenation

ECO2+

  • Installation for 2 to 4 tanks
  • Precise oxygen input through cliquage or micro-oxygenation
  • O2CM function for the treatment of pre-fermenting musts
  • Assistance programme for managing micro-oxygenation
  • Compatible with the KERYAN management solution

 

VISIO16

  • Installation for 4 to 64 tanks
  • Precise oxygen input through cliquage or micro-oxygenation
  • O2CM function for the treatment of pre-fermenting musts
  • Assistance programme for managing micro-oxygenation
  • Compatible with the KERYAN management solution

 

VISIO

  • Installation for 6 to 96 tanks
  • Precise oxygen input through cliquage or micro-oxygenation
  • O2CM function for the treatment of pre-fermenting musts
  • Assistance programme for managing micro-oxygenation
  • Compatible with the KERYAN management solution

 

GRAN VISIO

  • Injection system designed for the SCALYA management solution
  • Installation for 6 to 96 tanks
  • O2CM function for the treatment of pre-fermenting musts
  • Nitrogen Maintaining function to leave the ceramic in the tank without the input of oxygen or risking blockage
  • Compatible with the KERYAN & SCALYA solutions
Neoxym

Neoxym

Optimises fraction separation by :

  •  Continuous monitoring of conductivity, which is indicative of the diffusion of polyphenols within the must,
  • Monitoring of the wines’ turbidity and the concentration of dissolved oxygen during the vinification and ageing of the wines.
Technical consulting

Technical consulting

We specialise in all areas of wine technology expertise , and particularly how each parameter affects the resulting wine: vineyard management and operations, vinification and ageing, microbiological monitoring and inspection and sensory evaluation to guarantee product compliance and provide step-by-step monitoring.
Rethinking the process to increase added value
The ability to gain a fresh perspective on the basic production stages can be an efficient way to identify ways to improve existing techniques. Effective communication on wine quality challenges between the sales and production teams also enhances the market value of wines.