Technical Yearbook 2024

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An example of a venturi system used to gradually add bentonite to a tank.

Tips for additions

By Pieter Badenhorst

Several guidelines have to be followed to ensure that additives and processing aids are correctly added to grapes, juice, fermenting must and wine, in order for these products to work optimally. This includes additions like sulphur water (sulphur dioxide), acid, yeast, bentonite and tannins. Incorrect application can result in wasting time and money, and also negatively influence the quality of wine. A few important guidelines for additions in the cellar will therefore be discussed in this article.

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