Arauner Kitzinger Bentonite (Ca bentonite), 1 kg against protein haze in wine

Bentonite is the standard agent against protein haze: in grape wines, dissolved but chemically unstable protein compounds often remain after fermentation, which can later cloud the wine in the bottle. Ca bentonite binds this protein and pulls it to the bottom as sediment. As part of a blue fining, metal is additionally removed, for which a representative sample is mandatory beforehand.

Besides that, bentonite is suitable for clarifying fining: suspended turbidity solids and colloids such as mucilage are captured and precipitated, and the wine becomes clear. Dose according to the package instructions; the 1 kg pack is enough for several batches.

• Contents: 1 kg Ca bentonite
• Effect: binds unstable protein, clarifies turbidity solids and colloids
• Suitable for: grape wine, also as part of blue fining
• Use: dosage according to the package instructions, representative sample needed for blue fining
• Brand: Arauner Kitzinger

Manufacturer's specifications:

• Dosage: approx. 100-200 g/hl (or 10-20 g per 10-20 liters)
• Preparation: dissolve in 5 to 10 times the amount of drinking water, let swell for 6-12 hours, pour off the supernatant water, then stir up and add