Finer Wine Kit Carbon additive in my FWK Riesling

[Hillcapper]

I started a Tavola FWK yesterday (my Meritage is aging in a carboy for a few months) and it came with a pack of carbon to add. I debated it but went ahead and added it according to instructions. As I understand it the carbon helps with finish color of the wine, making it lighter? I’m just curious how does that work? Is adding carbon (I’m guessing some kind of fine activated charcoal) common for white wines?

Thanks

 

[Jovimaple]

Thread 'Finer Wine Kits new process white wines' https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/finer-wine-kits-new-process-white-wines.75532/

It's my understanding that using carbon is common in commercial winemaking.

There have been quite a few conversations about the carbon in the FWK threads such as the one I noted above. If the link doesn't work, search for it by that name. Or search the site for "carbon" to see it discussed in other threads, as well.

 

[winemaker81]

This page has a good description of carbon and its uses, along with info on other fining agents.

https://www.awri.com.au/industry_su...quently_asked_questions/fining_agents/#carbon

 

[Bmd2k1]

I skipped the carbon for my chardonnay....its bulk aging still. Will post pics once I bottle it up.

 

[Hillcapper]

Thread 'Finer Wine Kits new process white wines' https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/finer-wine-kits-new-process-white-wines.75532/

It's my understanding that using carbon is common in commercial winemaking.

There have been quite a few conversations about the carbon in the FWK threads such as the one I noted above. If the link doesn't work, search for it by that name. Or search the site for "carbon" to see it discussed in other threads, as well.

I read that whole thread, thanks for the recommendation

 

[Hillcapper]

This page has a good description of carbon and its uses, along with info on other fining agents.

https://www.awri.com.au/industry_su...quently_asked_questions/fining_agents/#carbon

Thanks Bryan