Bentonite (7 g

Natural Clay Fining Agent for Clearer, Brighter Homemade Wine

Bentonite is a natural clay-based fining agent used by winemakers to clarify wine, stabilize proteins, and reduce haze. Highly absorbent and effective, bentonite helps bind and remove unwanted suspended particles that can make wine appear cloudy, especially after temperature changes.

Ideal for home winemakers and small-batch producers, bentonite is commonly added early in the winemaking process to support clearer must, improved stability, and a polished finished wine. It is especially useful for white wines, fruit wines, and wines that may be prone to protein haze.

Key Features

• Size: 7 g / 0.25 oz
• Wine Clarifier: Helps remove haze-causing particles for a cleaner, clearer finished wine.
• Protein Stabilization: Binds with unstable proteins to help reduce the risk of protein haze.
• Natural Clay Fining Agent: A trusted winemaking additive made from absorbent bentonite clay.
• Best Used Early: Commonly added during the early winemaking stage to support clarification and stability.
• Improves Visual Appeal: Helps produce bright, polished wines with better clarity.
• European Quality: Sourced from quality European volcanic ash deposits for reliable performance.
• Home Winemaking Friendly: Great for small to medium-sized wine batches.

Common Uses

Use Bentonite for winemaking, fruit wine, white wine, red wine, must clarification, protein stabilization, haze reduction, wine fining, heat stability, and improving finished wine clarity.

Best For

• Homemade wine
• Wine kits
• Fruit wine
• White wine
• Red wine
• Must clarification
• Protein stabilization
• Haze reduction
• Wine fining
• Heat stability
• Small-batch winemaking
• Cleaner finished wine appearance

How to Use

1. Follow Your Recipe: Use according to your wine kit instructions, recipe, or winemaking protocol.
2. Hydrate if Required: Some instructions may require bentonite to be hydrated before adding.
3. Add Gradually: Add as directed and avoid overuse.
4. Mix Thoroughly: Stir well to distribute evenly through the must or wine.
5. Allow Time to Settle: Let bentonite bind with haze-causing particles and settle before racking or continuing the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is Bentonite used for in winemaking?
  A: Bentonite is used as a fining agent to help clarify wine, stabilize proteins, reduce haze, and improve finished wine clarity.
• Q: What size is this package?
  A: This package contains 7 g / 0.25 oz of Bentonite.
• Q: Is Bentonite good for white wine?
  A: Yes. Bentonite is especially useful for white wines and other wines that may be prone to protein haze.
• Q: Can Bentonite be used for fruit wine?
  A: Yes. It can be used in compatible fruit wines to support clarification and haze reduction.
• Q: When should I add Bentonite?
  A: Bentonite is commonly added early in the winemaking process, according to your wine kit instructions or winemaking protocol.
• Q: Does Bentonite need to be hydrated first?
  A: Some recipes or instructions require bentonite to be hydrated before adding. Always follow your product directions or winemaking protocol.
• Q: Can I use too much Bentonite?
  A: Yes. Overuse may affect wine character or remove more than intended, so add according to your recipe or instructions.
• Q: How should it be stored?
  A: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Important Use Notes

• Use according to your recipe or winemaking protocol.
• Hydrate bentonite properly before adding, if required by your instructions.
• Add gradually and avoid overuse, as dosage depends on wine type and clarity needs.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Clean and sanitize all wine-contact equipment before use.
• Wine juice, concentrate, yeast, fermenter, bottles, corks, closures, and other supplies are sold separately unless included.
• Follow local laws and regulations for home alcohol production.

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