Use of Misting Systems in Winemaking and Cognac Production




Winemaking is a lengthy and meticulous process. The true taste of good wine unfolds during the maturation period and only under special microclimatic conditions.

Every winemaker and cognac producer faces the issue of natural evaporation of wine material and cognac spirit from oak barrels, which ultimately leads to significant loss of the final product and reduced profit. Due to the drying of barrels during the storage and aging process of cognac and wine, the quality of these noble alcoholic beverages is compromised.

In the room where the wine is stored, temperature parameters must be constantly maintained between 10-15°C, and the relative humidity level should be in the range of 70-85%. Wines and cognacs should be stored in a space protected from drafts and direct sunlight.

Humidity is a primary climatic factor, and low humidity levels lead to various problems in winemaking and cognac production:

  • The barrels in which wine is stored begin to dry out, increasing the likelihood of natural evaporation of wine;
  • Evaporation leads to the need for constant topping up, increasing the maturation period and lowering the quality of the beverage;
  • The risk of oxidation and spoilage of taste rises due to dry corks dropping into the barrel or bottle;
  • The forced replacement of barrels results in additional costs.

Avoiding financial risks and improving the productivity of the wine cellar can be achieved with a high-pressure misting system.

      

Tasks addressed by the misting system in wine cellars:

  • Fixing the necessary humidity level in the cellars;
  • Reducing the percentage of evaporation of wine from the barrels;
  • Decreasing the natural evaporation process of the beverages;
  • Eliminating the need for regular wine topping up;
  • Improving the quality indicators of wines and cognacs;
  • Saving costs on maintaining the microclimate in the cellars;
  • Extending the lifespan of the barrels;
  • Increasing overall productivity of the enterprise.

Misting systems are used to improve the quality and quantity of wine aged in wooden barrels by maintaining the required temperature and humidity. Water is sprayed by the system through nozzles, producing droplets no larger than 5-10 microns in diameter, which are instantly absorbed into the air without wetting objects and surfaces.

As a result, barrels are used for a longer time, the quality of the wood is preserved, production becomes more efficient, and natural evaporation of wine is prevented.


The achieved savings will allow for the recovery of the costs of installing the system within a few months.

Advantages of high-pressure misting systems:

  • Automatic maintenance of optimal microclimate parameters
  • Compact humidification system fully ready for installation
  • No noise and additional vibrations
  • High quality of assembly
  • Simplicity and reliability of installation and operation


The high-pressure misting system kit includes:

  • High-pressure pump
  • High-pressure hose system
  • Fine-dispersed nozzles
  • Fittings
  • Water filters on the supply pipeline
  • Misting system control unit
  • High-pressure ball valves
  • Drain valve
  • Mounting clamps and other components according to the project.

       


Misting humidification systems excel at stabilizing the optimal humidity level in rooms and cellars of winemaking enterprises. As a result, the loss due to natural evaporation is significantly reduced, and the quality of wine and cognac is improved.