Bentonite is a natural clay-based wine clarifier for beginner and experienced home winemakers. This 250 g (8.8 oz) pack binds haze-causing proteins in must, helping produce clear, stable wine when added during the early stages of fermentation.
At a glance
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Product: Bentonite wine clarifier
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Pack size: 250 g (8.8 oz)
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Product type: Additive
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Use: Clarifying must and stabilizing wine against protein haze
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Source: European volcanic ash deposits
Why winemakers choose it
- Binds and removes haze-causing particles from must and wine.
- Helps counteract protein haze that can appear with temperature changes.
- Supports clear, visually bright wine without altering the flavour when used in recommended amounts.
- Settles at the bottom after clarification so the clear wine can be racked off.
- The 250 g pack is suitable for small to medium-sized home winemaking batches.
How to use
- Create a slurry by mixing the Bentonite with water.
- Add the slurry to your must during the initial stages of fermentation.
- Allow the Bentonite to settle, then rack the clear wine off the sediment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Bentonite in winemaking?
Mix Bentonite with water to create a slurry, then add it to the must during the initial stages of fermentation.
When should Bentonite be added to wine?
Bentonite is best added early in the winemaking process, during the initial stages of fermentation.
Can Bentonite affect the flavour of wine?
When used in recommended amounts, Bentonite is inert and will not alter the wine's flavour.
How do I remove Bentonite after clarification?
Bentonite settles at the bottom of the vessel. Rack the clear wine off the sediment after clarification.
