PEF in Wines – Ionic PEF

Ionic Pulse Technology

PEF technology applied to wine

Improve extraction, improve quality, increase yield, reduce energy and save water.

Improve extraction and increase your wine production by up to 10%.

Pulsed electric field (PEF) technology can be applied in three separate stages of wine production. PEF treatment of maceration, lees, and wine contributes to the winemaking process and wine quality.

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Treatment of mash

The crushed grapes are pumped through the PEF system and treated. The pulsed electric field opens the grape cell membrane, accelerating the extraction process.
Faster extraction results in: Reduction of maceration time from 10-12 days to 5-6 days.
Double the maceration capacity.
Improved quality: Greater color intensity and higher polyphenol content can make the wine more suitable for aging.

Electroporation

PEF treatment accelerates autolysis, releasing valuable compounds such as polysaccharides, amino acids, and mannoproteins from cell walls at a much faster rate.
The faster autolysis of the yeast results in a reduction in aging time on lees from 180 days to 30 days. This produces more complex wines with a better palate.

Wine treatment process with PEF technology

PEF can inactivate microorganisms during aging or before bottling and stabilize wine, reducing the amount of SO2 added to the wine to prevent spoilage.

Control fermentation and spoilage.

Greater safety for unfiltered wines.

Use less SO2

PEF is a low-temperature treatment that replaces thermovinification during maceration.

The PEF system opens the pores in the grape cell membrane using a precise, targeted, and rapid electrical pulse. This improves the extraction of valuable compounds such as polyphenols and aromatic precursors.

We offer different size options suitable for processing grape mash, lees, and wine.

The control panel allows the operator to customize process parameters. A compact design and small footprint allow for easy integration into your production line.

All IONIC-PEF equipment is capable of 24/7 operation and is designed to withstand extreme conditions.

The benefits of Elea PEF Advantage P systems for wine production.

PEF improves color, quality and capacity by improving extraction.

24-hour technical support

IONIC-PEF equipment connects for remote diagnostics and support. With our team of on-site maintenance and spare parts engineers, we keep it up and running at peak efficiency.

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