APPLICATIONS

Mauritan Sacri can be used for the following wine applications:

• Removes herbaceous and reduced aromas in red wines, thus enhancing fruity notes.

• Enhances the antimicrobial properties of sulfur dioxide, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.

• Increases a wine’s resistance against oxidation.

• Inhibits oxidative enzymes such as laccase and tyrosinase.

• Removes unstable proteins through precipitation (sacrificial effect).

• Assists the formation of stable bonds with all the polyphenols, in particular, anthocyanins.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Prepare a 20-30% solution dissolving the tannin into warm water between 104 and 122°F (40-50°C) with vigorous stirring. Let the solution cool at room temperature. Subsequently add the tannin solution whilst stirring. For handling purposes, we suggest the use of the following materials: stainless steel, plastic, glass or ceramic.

Note: If using enzymes, give them the opportunity to work on the skins for 6-8 hours prior to adding any tannins to the must.