Introduction In wine production, filtration is used as a pre-bottling production operation to reduce the microorganism concentration of the wine prior to bottling. Through the process of filtration, wine is clarified, and can be used for this purpose. The late-stage removal of microorganisms enhances the effectiveness of wine preservatives and the wine’s longevity in bottle […]
Filtration
Open Q&A Summary: March 20, 2020
Notes from Winemaking Advice Hour March 20, 2020 We used 5.0 micron cartridge filter on a white blend (Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Vidal, Seyval) wine. Prior to filtering, we used bentonite / gelatin fining. We racked the wine 2 times (over 2 months), and then we rough filtered with a 5.0 micron cartridge filter (poly […]
