Wine sulfitation with gaseous SO₂: precision, traceability and innovation in the winery

The sulfitation of wine It is a key operation within the winemaking process. Sulfur dioxide or sulfur dioxide (SO₂) It is used in oenology for its function in protecting wine against oxidation and microbiological alterations.

However, the dosing method also influences process control. When sulfitation relies on manual solution preparation, chemical weighing, and operator dosing, more steps are introduced, increasing the likelihood of variations between applications.

The new technologies in oenology They allow progress towards more automated, precise, and traceable winery processes. In this context, YTWine It allows the application of pure gaseous SO₂ directly into barrels, vats and amphorae using an electronic dosing system.

How is wine sulfitation traditionally carried out?

In a conventional process, the application of SO₂ may require the prior preparation of sulfited solutions, the weighing of products and their subsequent dosing.

While these operations are part of the regular work in many wineries, they depend on several manual actions that can generate differences between applications.

The incorporation of technology simplifies these stages and provides greater control over the SO₂ dosage in wine.

Direct gaseous SO₂ in barrel: a new way of performing sulfitation

YTWine automates part of the process by working directly with pure gaseous SO₂eliminating the need to prepare sulfited solutions or weigh chemicals before each application.

The system electronically controls the amount of SO₂ injected and allows for applications in both barrels both full and empty.

In this way, the technology seeks to standardize the operation and reduce manual intervention during the sulfitation of wine barrels.

Greater precision in SO₂ dosing

One of the main challenges of sulfitation is to accurately control the amount applied.

YTWine allows you to program the dose of gaseous SO₂ according to the needs defined by the winery, with a range of 0 to 90 grams for full barrels and of 0 to 100 grams for empty barrels.

By decreasing the reliance on manual measurements and preparations, it is possible to reduce variability between applications and move towards a more standardized sulfiting process.

Dose control from a mobile application

As part of the process automation, YTWine has a mobile application that allows you to modify the SO₂ dose directly from your cell phone..

This is especially useful when the operator is working in racks or elevated areas, as they can make dosing adjustments without having to go down to modify parameters on the equipment.

In this way, the mobile application helps to make the process more agile, reduce unnecessary travel and maintain greater control over sulfiting during the operation.

Traceability applied to oenological processes

The traceability in warehouse This is another area where technology is becoming increasingly important.

In addition to controlling the dosage, YTWine incorporates a system of electronic record of sulfitation managementallowing information to be kept about the applications performed.

This transforms sulfiting from a purely manual operation into a process with greater monitoring and control capabilities.

Less handling during sulfitation

Working directly with gaseous SO₂ also allows for reducing steps associated with preparing solutions and weighing chemicals.

YTWine is designed to significantly decrease operator exposure to gases and reduce SO₂ emissions into the environment during application.

In this way, the automation of sulfitation It not only aims to improve accuracy, but also to simplify operations within the warehouse.

Innovation and technology for the wine industry

Digitalization and automation are increasingly impacting processes within wineries. Dosing, traceability, operations control, and information recording are all part of a trend toward a a more technological and efficient wine industry.

In the case of sulfitation, technologies such as YTWine allow integration into a single system:

• Precise dosing of gaseous SO₂.
• Direct application to barrels.
• Less need to prepare solutions and weigh chemicals.
• Reduction of operator exposure.
• Electronic registration and traceability.
• Application in full and empty barrels.
• Remote dose modification from your cell phone.
• Reduced need for operator movement during rack work.

YTWine represents a new way of approaching wine sulfitation, incorporating automation, precision, and traceability into a fundamental operation within the winery.

Are you looking to incorporate new technologies into your winery?

In Ingeagro We develop technologies aimed at optimizing and automating different processes in the wine industry.

Meet YTWine and discover how the application of gaseous SO₂ can be integrated into the sulfitation process of your winery.

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