Sodium-Activated Calcium Bentonite: Your Wine's Clarifying Companion

Elevate Your Wine's Clarity and Stability

Sodium-activated calcium bentonite is a natural clay mineral specifically designed to enhance the quality of your wine. This premium product effectively clarifies and stabilizes wine by binding and removing unwanted proteins and other particles that can cause haze and cloudiness.  

Product Usage Guide: Sodium-Activated Calcium Bentonite

Purpose:

• Clarification: Removes haze and particles
• Stabilization: Prevents future precipitation

When to Use:

• Primary Fermentation: Can be used to clarify and stabilize young wines.
• Secondary Fermentation: Effective for clarifying and stabilizing wines after primary fermentation.
• Bottling Preparation: Final clarification and stabilization before bottling.

Dosage: (General recommendation dosage may vary, caliberate on a test batch before using on mail batch)

• General Dosage: 0.5-1.0 g/L
• High Protein Wines: 1.0-2.0 g/L
• High pH Wines: 1.0-2.0 g/L

Instructions:

1. Hydration: Mix bentonite powder with warm water (60-70°C) to form a slurry.
2. Addition: Gradually add the slurry to the wine, stirring continuously.
3. Fining: Allow the wine to settle may take upto 4 days depending on wine type.
4. Racking: Carefully rack the wine to remove sediment.

Note:

• Testing: Conduct small-scale tests to determine optimal dosage.
• Storage: Store bentonite in a cool, dry place in neutral or non-reactive containers (avoid metal containers).
• Safety: Avoid inhalation of bentonite dust.

Key Benefits:

• Crystal-Clear Clarity: Achieve a brilliant, crystal-clear appearance in your wine.
• Enhanced Stability: Prevent future haze and precipitation, ensuring long-term quality.  
• Preserved Flavor Profile: Minimize the impact on your wine's delicate flavor and aroma.
• Easy to Use: Simple hydration and application process for convenient use.
• Natural and Safe: Derived from natural minerals, ensuring a safe and pure product.

How it Works:

1. Hydration: Mix the bentonite powder with warm water to create a slurry.
2. Addition: Gently incorporate the slurry into your wine.
3. Clarification: The bentonite particles bind to impurities, forming larger particles that settle to the bottom.
4. Racking: Carefully rack the wine to remove the sediment.  

Elevate Your Winemaking Experience

By incorporating sodium-activated calcium bentonite into your winemaking process, you can achieve exceptional clarity and stability, enhancing the overall quality and appeal of your wines. Trust in the power of nature to deliver exceptional results.