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WINEMAKING which is the volatile form. The sample is then heated to obtain total SO2 . the equilibrium quantity partitioned in the headspace. Pigment-bound SO2 has long been included in the free SO2 An exciting aspect of the Foss architecture and accuracy is that an un- acidified sample might allow winemakers to estimate for the first time the true molecular SO2 in red wines by measuring , which of standard methods, has been shown to be ineffective in suppressing acetobacter. Enological products supplier Dal Cin Innovative of Lombardi, Italy, received a special mention for its cold water-soluble granular bentonite and also demonstrated its effectiveness in removing animal fining agents such as casein and albumin. The material's effectiveness against these potential allergens was determined via a new ELISA Assay (Enzyme-Linked Immuno- Sorbent Assay) that Dal Cin Innovative developed specifically for wine applications. Tanks for all tastes This year's SIMEI sported a large number of auto-vinification tank systems of every Fast and accurate in traditional FSO2 and TSO2 stripe. Manufacturers presented widely varied approaches to automated cap management, temperature control and the handling of lees, seeds and pomace to suit every winemaking style and whim. Growing U.S. use of dedicated pump- over systems in facilities such as Mondavi Woodbridge, McManis and Lange Twins demonstrates the feasibility of the required outlay. Now European manufacturers are taking the dedicated fermentation tank to the next level by exploring a wide variety of ways to automate fermentation control. provides the first direct measurement capability for molecular (headspace) SO2 analyses, the latest generation of Foss also . Automated fermentation systems have a number of advantages over manual pump overs. Besides the obvious labor savings, automated systems can deliver precise and repeatable regimens day and night—or they can be programmed to respond to tank temperature, Brix level, CO2 evolution rate and other sensor-driven feedback parameters. Cross-contamination among tanks is avoided, and the wrong tank is never pumped over—a common hazard when line-of-sight hook-up verification is unavailable from atop the catwalk. readings include pigment-bound forms and any other species in rapid equilibrium with the molecular species of free SO2 , Wine Making Solutions Be it fermentation, maturation, or transportation, Snyder has the wine handling solution for your application in both plastic and steel product constructions. 2 Barrel Rack-Master® 4 Barrel Rack-Master® Plastic barrels permeate oxygen like oak. Revolutionary plastic barrel racks. Portable stainless steel wine totes. Email: sales@snydernet.com • Phone: 1-888-422-8683 • Fax: 402-465-1220 www.snydernet.com Wines & Vines FeBRUARY 2012 59