Have you tried fermenting on bentonite?

Bentonite can be added to the fermentation vessel of any varietal but is particularly beneficial for tank fermented whites and rosés that typically need protein stabilization, especially high protein varietals like Sauvignon blanc, Gewürztraminer, etc…

Benefits of fermenting on bentonite include:

• Early removal of heat unstable proteins (solubility of proteins decrease as alcohol increases)

• May eliminate some post-fermentation processes

• Better preservation of aromatics than post-fermentation additions

• May stimulate fermentation by increasing surface area for the yeast

• Scott Laboratories’ bentonite, FERMOBENT PORE-TEC, compacts well and leads to lower lees volumes than post-fermentation bentonite treatments

Check out our article “Fermenting on Bentonite” to learn more!

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