Loose sediment aggregation?

[Bmd2k1]

Is there anything that can be added to a vessel with loose sediment at the bottom to facilitate its aggregation into a more solid/syrup-like format that will be much less prone to return into the vino during racking?

(...and sure, racking from the top would be a possible alternative - but for those of us that utilize a vessel like a Speidel with a bottom spigot -- my goal is typically to utilize this for racking.)


Cheers!

 

[Donnab1045]

Depending on the wine, you cold add bentonite to fine it and settle it. Or super chill the wine down to get the tartrates to crystalize out. But, really depends on where you are in fermentation or post fermentation stage.

 

[Bmd2k1]

Depending on the wine, you cold add bentonite to fine it and settle it. Or super chill the wine down to get the tartrates to crystalize out. But, really depends on where you are in fermentation or post fermentation stage.

Talking about post fermentation & bulk aging...

 

[Ohio Bob]

solid/syrup-like format

Nothing will do what you’re looking for.

Side note, maybe that’s why your fermenter is not the best choice. I wouldn’t use one if it was given to me for free. Others use them and may have some tips for sediment-free racking.

 

[Bmd2k1]

Nothing will do what you’re looking for.

Side note, maybe that’s why your fermenter is not the best choice. I wouldn’t use one if it was given to me for free. Others use them and may have some tips for sediment-free racking.

Personally dig the Speidels and the Viognier has been my only problem child so far -- and "extra fine" sediment issue was resolved via top racking it to bottling vessel.

Cheers!