The Key to Wine Quality and Brand Protection
Maintaining the highest standards of microbiological quality control in wine is crucial for any winery that wants to produce high-quality products. From fermentation to bottling, spoilage organisms such as Brettanomyces and other microbes can negatively affect the taste, aroma and stability of the wine. Using the latest microbiological testing technologies, you can detect contamination at an early stage and protect your brand's reputation.
Why Is Microbiological Quality Control So Important?
The winemaking process is delicate as yeasts and bacteria play a key role in fermentation. However, undesirable microorganisms such as spoilage yeasts and bacteria can spoil a batch of wine if they are not properly monitored. The test kits from vermicon AG and Sysmex Partec GmbH ensure microbiological quality control at all stages of the production process to overcome the following microbial challenges:
Recognize Wine Spoilers at an Early Stage
Detect contamination by Brettanomyces and other microorganisms before they cause irreparable damage to quality.
Preserving Wine Quality
Prevent off-flavors and unpleasant aromas that can be caused by microbial spoilage.
Ensure Wine Stability
Ensure the microbiological stability of your wine to avoid microorganisms that alter the taste and damage the product.
Optimize Fermentation
Monitor yeast activity to ensure consistent and controlled fermentation.
One Verification System for All Production Stages
The advanced microbiological test kits based on flow cytometry from vermicon AG and Sysmex Partec GmbH enable fast and reliable quality control at all stages of wine and cider production.
During alcoholic fermentation, the process is monitored with the Flow VIT® Saccharomyces cerevisiae kit, which specifically detects Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts and ensures that fermentation proceeds optimally.
During maturation and prior to bottling, vermicon AG's CyFlow™ BrettCount and Flow VIT® Dekkera anomala test kits detect spoilage yeasts to prevent off-flavors and ensure microbiological stability. These test kits are also used during storage in tanks or barrels to ensure consistent quality until bottling.
Flow VIT® Technology in Comparison
The CyFlow™ BrettCount and Flow VIT® Dekkera anomala test kits are based on our Flow VIT® technology, which combines the specificity and speed of VIT® gene probe technology with the reliable and automated evaluation of a flow cytometer. Wine spoiling microorganisms can thus be detected faster and more precisely than with conventional, culture-based methods. Viable but non-culturable yeasts (VBNC) can also be specifically identified and quantified.
The Advantages
speed: Results within 3 hours compared to 5-7 days for conventional plate tests.
accuracy: Detects only live, viable cells and reduces false positives, providing more reliable data.
cost-effectiveness: Early detection of spoilage organisms can prevent costly product recalls.
ease of use: Our test kits are designed for routine analysis and offer automation options for large sample volumes.
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