II.2.2.12 Use of Aspergillopepsin I to remove haze-forming proteins

Definition:

The addition to grape must of Aspergillopepsin I from Aspergillus spp. to remove haze-forming proteins.

Objectives:

To prevent protein haze in still white, rosé wines and sparkling wines.

Prescriptions:

II.2.2.11 Treatment of musts using adsorbent styrene-divinylbenzene beads

Definition:

Physical process of reduction or elimination of organoleptic deviations characterised as “earthy-musty” by the appropriate and controlled percolation of musts at a high flow rate through adsorbent styrene-divinylbenzene beads.

Objectives:

II.2.2.10 Treatment by continuous high pressure processes

Definition:

Operation for the elimination of wild microorganisms in musts by high pressure processing (above 200 MPa or 2000 bar) in continuous. In UHPH, the pressure is usually ranging 300-400 MPa.

Objectives:

II.2.2.9 Treatment using inactivated yeasts with guaranteed glutathione levels

Classification:

inactivated yeasts with guaranteed glutathione levels: processing aids

Definition:

Addition of inactivated yeasts whose cells have guaranteed reduced-glutathione levels.

Objectives: