As the wine industry navigates economic pressures and climate challenges, maximizing efficiency, reducing waste, and protecting margins have become critical to long-term success. At Criveller Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help wineries increase profitability while optimizing production.
Our advanced Lees Filtration system is designed to recover high-quality wine from both fresh juice and fermented lees — including “tank bottoms” with or without fining agents such as bentonite or gelatin. Utilizing durable stainless steel membrane technology, the system transforms what was once considered waste into valuable, saleable product, while significantly reducing disposal costs.
Developed in partnership with wineries across California, Ontario, and other regions throughout North America over the past two vintages, this proven technology is now available in scalable configurations ranging from 5 m² to 80–120 m². From boutique producers to large-scale operations handling thousands of gallons of lees, our solutions deliver measurable return on investment — often within a short period of time.
By turning waste into revenue, Criveller’s Lees Filter creates new opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and profitability across wineries of every size.
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Criveller's Stainless Steel Crossflow Filter
Criveller Group is pleased to showcase a selection of innovative processing solutions at this year’s Unified Wine and Grape Symposium tradeshow, featuring equipment designed to deliver efficiency, reliability, and exceptional performance for today’s production environments.
At our booth, visitors will have the opportunity to see our High Solid Crossflow Filter with Stainless Steel Membranes, along with the TVC EVO and Lobe Pump from Enoveneta. Whether you are exploring new equipment, considering system upgrades, or simply interested in the latest processing technologies, our knowledgeable team will be available to answer questions and discuss how these solutions can support your operation.
We invite you to stop by the Criveller Group booth to say hello, connect with our team, and experience our latest lineup of equipment firsthand.
Criveller Group: Booth: A1
Criveller Group was founded in 1979 with an emphasis on providing innovative processing and packaging solutions to the wine regions of North America. By forging alliances with leading European equipment manufacturers, Criveller became recognized not only for high-quality equipment, but also for its technical expertise, design services and superior customer service.
Interested in trying Criveller's CFI Crossflow Filter?
We are now accepting bookings for Q4 - October and November.
Click here for more information: CFI Crossflow Filter
To book your trial, please reach out to Davide Criveller:
(707) 431-2211 or davide@criveller.com
Innovative High-Solids & Multipurpose Filtration System Earns Industry Attention
Criveller Group is pleased to announce that its groundbreaking CFI crossflow filter has been featured in the July 1 edition of Wine Business Monthly, highlighting its role as a leader in high-solids and multipurpose filtration technology. This recognition reinforces Criveller’s long-standing reputation for delivering equipment that responds directly to the needs of modern winemaking.
Built for both lees-rich product recovery and standard wine filtration, the CFI is a versatile, all-in-one solution that significantly reduces downtime, simplifies operations, and maximizes product yield. Winemakers no longer need separate equipment for clear wine and solids-heavy filtration—the CFI handles both with ease.
Innovative Features Garnering Industry Recognition:
- Exceptionally High Throughput: The CFI delivers significantly higher flow rates on lees, optimizing processing times and boosting overall productivity.
- High-Solids Handling: Capable of filtering juice, wine, and heavy lees, the system provides unmatched flexibility across winemaking applications.
- Compact, User-Friendly Design: Requiring minimal footprint, the CFI is fully automated, easy to maintain, and eliminates the need for filtration aids like perlite or D.E.
“The CFI is a game-changer,” said Davide Criveller, CEO at Criveller Group California. “Its ability to process lees and wine with the same unit gives winemakers more control, better yields, and lower operational costs—all with one streamlined system.”
To read the full article, visit:
Wine Business Monthly – July 1, 2025
What’s Criveller working on?
The newest unit in our crossflow series is the Multi-Purpose Automatic Crossflow Lees Filter. This filter showcases our revolutionary cutting-edge technology condensed into a compact unit for small to large sized operations. This unit has been designed to fit into smaller spaces and remains affordable throughout the food and beverage industry.
Elevate Your Filtration System:
The Multi-Purpose Automatic Crossflow Lees Filter is engineered to meet the evolving needs of winemakers worldwide. It boasts key innovations including:
- Stainless Steel Membrane(s)
- High Solids Handling Capabilities
- Exceptional Flow Rates
- Filter Wine and Juice With Presence of Clarifying Agents
- Eliminate The Usage of Filtration Aids Such As Perlite or D.E. Powder
- Eco-Friendly Design
Mea’s career in the wine industry is extensive, with over 25 years of experience across a variety of roles. Her journey began in Long Island, New York, but the events of 9/11 marked a pivotal shift, prompting Mea and her family to relocate to the West Coast. This move set the stage for an impressive career that spans internationally and domestically within some of the world’s most renowned wine regions.
Mea’s various positions have provided her with a unique and comprehensive perspective within the wine industry. Her knowledge, skills and industry expertise position her perfectly to contribute across Criveller Group’s diverse business units, which include Wine, Beer, Spirits, Cider, and Olive Oil Equipment.
As a well-established leader, Mea is poised to usher in a new era of growth and opportunities at Criveller Group, specifically in her new role as the Business Development Specialist for Criveller’s Enoveneta Wine Processing Equipment portfolio. Mea’s reputation for her commitment to excellence and customer success will enhance our ability to serve clients while continuing to support the industries and communities we serve.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mea is passionate about travel, cooking, art, music and sports. As a genuine sports enthusiast, Mea embodies a spirit of vigor and vitality, seamlessly blending passion with expertise in her role. “I am very excited and feel privileged to join Criveller Group. Together with their outstanding team and professionalism I look forward to driving forward our mission and vision for the future”
For more than 45 years, the Criveller Group has been delivering innovative packaging and processing solutions to wine regions throughout the United States and Canada – and it just keeps getting better.
Known for its preeminent stainless steel tank manufacturing and founded on the principles of experience, dedication and cutting edge innovation, the Criveller Group, along with leading European partners, has become the go-to provider of high-quality equipment, creative design, technical expertise, and top-notch customer service.
“Our success with the business is based in the business,” explains Operations Manager Jessica Criveller. “The owners are winemakers themselves, they’re passionate about wine, so they know the needs of the industry inside and out.”
From destemmers to filtration, the Criveller Group can handle wine processing from the ground up or with just one piece of high-tech equipment at a time. The company prides itself on manufacturing and offering a comprehensive line of products for crushing, filtering, labeling, fermenting and bottling, based entirely on client needs.
“We can walk our customers through the design of a cellar, outfit a crush pad and offer high-quality expertise staffed with onsite technicians,” confirms Criveller. “Whether it’s an artisan winery or a large producer, this company is so steeped in industry experience, we can supply everything.”
The latest innovation from the Criveller Group is the company’s C51 Crossflow, a revolutionary approach to high solids wine/juice lees filtration.
This cutting-edge system represents a significant advancement in winemaking engineering by offering unmatched efficiency and performance, while also raising the bar on resulting wine quality.
The C51 Crossflow features:
- Stainless steel membrane technology
- High solids handling capability
- Exceptional flow rates
- User-friendly interface
- Eco-friendly design
Excitingly, the C51 exhibited superior performance across key quality metrics when compared with traditional rotary drum filters.
“It’s important to develop these new technologies and expand our knowledge base so we’re able to adapt to our client’s needs,” notes Criveller. “Our ultimate goal is to set all of our clients up for success, so we’re always making sure we’re two steps ahead.”
Criveller advises new and potential clients to take a look at their cellar and crush pad needs now in anticipation of the 2024 crush to be fully equipped and ready.
For more information and orders, go to https://www.criveller.com.
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Criveller Group Unveils Groundbreaking C51 High Solids Cross Flow for Wine Lees Filtration.
Criveller Group, a global leader in winemaking equipment and technology, is proud to announce the launch of the revolutionary C51 High Solids Cross Flow Filtration System. This cutting-edge system represents a significant advancement in winemaking technology, offering enhanced performance and efficiency for the wine industry.
The C51 High Solids Cross Flow Filtration System is engineered to meet the evolving needs of winemakers worldwide. It boasts key innovations including:
- Stainless Steel Membrane Technology: Unlike traditional membranes, the C51 employs stainless steel membranes that offer unparalleled durability and longevity. This innovative design ensures consistent and reliable filtration performance, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
- High Solids Handling Capability: The C51 is engineered to handle high solids loads with ease, making it an ideal choice for wine lees filtration. This capability ensures minimal product loss and maximum wine recovery (can be up to 90% recovery), ultimately improving the overall winemaking process.
- Exceptional Flow Rates: Criveller's C51 High Solids Cross Flow boasts significantly higher flow rates compared to conventional lees cross flow systems. In some cases, winemakers can expect flow rates up to 2 to 3 times greater, accelerating the filtration process and allowing for increased productivity without compromising wine quality.
- User-Friendly Interface: Criveller Group understands the importance of user-friendly equipment. The C51 features an intuitive interface that simplifies operation and maintenance, allowing winemakers to focus on their craft.
- Eco-Friendly Design: Criveller Group remains committed to sustainability. The C51 minimizes waste and water consumption, making it an environmentally responsible choice for wineries of all sizes.
Not only does the C51 deliver unmatched efficiency, but it also raises the bar for wine quality. When compared to traditional rotary vacuum drum filters, the C51 boasts superior performance in key quality metrics. These include:
- NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units): The C51's advanced filtration technology significantly reduces NTU levels in the filtered wine, ensuring crystal-clear clarity and visual appeal.
- Dissolved Oxygen Pickup: The C51 minimizes the risk of oxygen exposure during filtration, resulting in substantially lower levels of dissolved oxygen pickup. This preservation of wine integrity is crucial for maintaining the wine's freshness and taste.
- Aroma Preservation: The C51's gentle filtration process safeguards the delicate aromas and flavors of the wine, preserving its distinctive characteristics and ensuring that the consumer experiences the wine as the winemaker intended.
Our commitment to innovation and excellence has led us to develop this state-of-the-art solution, which we believe will redefine winemaking filtration. With stainless steel membrane technology at its core, the C51 offers winemakers reliability, efficiency, and cost savings like never before.
The C51 High Solids Cross Flow Filtration System is now available for wineries seeking to enhance their filtration processes. For more information, please contact one of our offices (707) 431 2211 in Healdsburg, CA or (905) 357 2930 in Ontario, Canada.
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• The most efficient jacket
• Pressed dimples (not inflated!!)
• Heavy duty legs with adjustable feet
• Customization to satisfy winemaker request
(no cookie cutter tanks)
Currently In-Stock at our California Location:
• 1000 – 2000 – 3000 - 4100 - 6000Gal
• Ready to ship within one week (stock availability can change daily)
Request a quote from us now!
Healdsburg, California
Office: (707) 431-2211 - Ask for Lynn
Email: mail@criveller.com
For our East Coast location and tank availability, please call:
Office: (905)-357-2930 - Ask for Andrea
Email: info@criveller.com
