The wine filtration process
Wine filtration is a crucial step in the winemaking process, ensuring the clarity, stability, and overall quality of the final product. As wine moves from fermentation to bottling, various filtration stages are employed to remove unwanted particles, yeast, and bacteria, enhancing the wine's appearance and taste while preserving its character.
Our process map illustrates each stage of wine production, highlighting where advanced filtration systems are utilized to achieve the highest standards of purity and consistency. Explore the process to see how our cutting-edge filtration solutions contribute to the creation of exceptional wines.
Advanced Wine Filtration systems
Process filtration plays a crucial role in preserving the balance of flavors and aromas that define a premium wine. By using specialized filtration methods such as depth filtration, crossflow filtration, and membrane filtration, wineries can effectively remove haze-forming compounds and microbial contaminants without compromising the integrity of the wine. The above advanced filtration techniques not only ensure the stability of your wine but also help extend shelf life, making filtration an essential investment for any winemaker.
Benefits of Wine Filtration
Modern filtration technologies contribute to operational efficiency and sustainability. Our innovative process filtration solutions are designed to optimize your production; reduce product loss, avoid color change and oxygen ingress, and minimize the need for additives. Aligning this way with the industry's growing commitment to environmentally responsible winemaking. The reasons for wine filtration are numerous. By incorporating high-performance process filters in your wine production, you can achieve top-grade product quality while increasing the overall efficiency and sustainability of your operation.
Atlas Copco solutions in the winemaking process
Final Stabilization
Filters you can use during this stage are the SME and BME pleated membrane filter cartridges.
Pre-stabilization
During this stage we recommend you the use of pleated fiber filters PFP, PFP-A and PFG.
Tartaric Removal
Filters ideal for this stage are the pleated fiber PFP-D and PFP-B and the melt blown PBP and PBP-A.
Filtration of secondary fluids
Gas: You can use our pleated fiber PFG-G, PFP-G, SFG-G or the pleated membrane SMT-G.
Liquid: Available activated carbon filters ASC, ARC, melt blown filters PBP, PBP-L and pleated fiber filters like our PFP, PFP-L and PFG.
Vapor: Filters like our stainless steel cartridges MSS and MPSC.
Atlas Copco’s Role in Wine Filtration
Are you ready to take your wine production to the next level? Our team of filtration experts is here to help you achieve clarity, stability, and efficiency during your winemaking process. Whether you need advice on improving your current wine filtration system or are exploring the basics of wine filtration, our experts can support you in every step of the way. Contact us today to discover how our advanced filtration solutions can optimize your winery’s performance and ensure every bottle meets the highest standards.
Educational Insights into wine production
Useful links for safe food & beverage production certifications and requirements
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
- My HACCP: Helping you produce safe food
- eCFR:21 Part 117 —CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD