Enological tool for vinification Fresh granulates with concentrated tannic content
- 100% untoasted French oak granulates for vinification.
- Barrel quality oak, natural aging in the wood yard, Oakscan® selection of wood with high content of ellagitannins, dehydrated before packing. Nektar Fresh is a unique product on the market, highly concentrated.
- Nektar Fresh enhances the fruit character and softens the vegetal characteristics without adding any oak aroma. Brings structure, volume, sweetness. Early stabilization of the color, protection against oxidation.
OBJECTIVE: Bring structure and sweetness, stabilize the color and protect the must during vinification.
Dehydrated without toasting
Nektar Fresh 10 kg (22 lbs) bag without mesh bag, box pallet of 300 kg (660 lbs)
OPTIMAL PERIOD FOR STARTING CONTACT
– White wines:
Just after the clarification of the must to obtain maximum protection of the freshness.
– Red wines:
While putting the harvested grapes in tank to benefit as quickly as possible from the protection against oxidation and stabilization of color.
SET UP
Use in mesh bags for white and rosé wines, and loose in the tank for red wines.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF CONTACT
Minimum 2 weeks, during the vinification period.
Practical Examples of Use Nektar Fresh Fermentation Granulates
On Sauvignon Blanc or Colombard varietals, aiming for volume and length on the palate: 0.5 g/l (0.004 lbs/gal) just after the clarification of the must. Be careful not to overdose to avoid breaking down the varietal aromas.
On rich and structured Merlot, aiming for power and volume, with early stabilization of the color: 3 g/l (5 lbs/ton) while filling up the tank.
Nektar Fresh Fermentation Granulates
