The recent spikes in the price of everything from glass bottles to transportation has put increased pressure on winemakers to lower costs while maintaining quality. For barrel-aged wines, ATPGroup offers three complementary solutions that achieve the effects of barrel maturation without the cost of the barrels. Post-fermentation tannins, oak alternatives, and micro-oxygenation add style, smoothness, and structure to both red and white wines. While they can be used separately, enhanced results are achieved by combining the tannins (to add structure and mouthfeel) and/or oak alternatives (to mask greenness and increase roundness) with a program of MOx during ageing.

ATPGroup’s proprietary range of maturation and finishing tannins offers winemakers the opportunity to improve texture and structure, heighten aromatic complexity, and recapture freshness. For red wines, Tani-Structure, Tannica Luxe, or Tani-Complete are good options to build mouthfeel for longer aging, and can be used independently or in conjunction with micro-oxygenation. Querca-Tan Rouge, Querca-Tan UT, Tani-Grape and Cherry Tan are excellent options to smooth out gaps and fine-tune the palate. For aromatic complexity Querca-Tan VN and Querca-Tan MK offer profiles of rich spicy and sweet oak. Tani-Heritage, Tannica Fresco and Tannica Bouquet combine antioxidant benefits and promote fresh aromatics, structure and softness while reducing the impression of some off-flavor compounds.

Tannins can also play a beneficial role in finished white wines due to their high antioxidant properties. Very low doses of Querca-Tan Blanc or Querca-Tan UT help keep whites fresh, maintaining bright vibrant flavors and aromatics especially when stored in tank. Properly applied, tannins used in finished whites can even help reduce the overall levels of sulfur dioxide required.

ATPGroup also offers a range of oak alternatives of French or American oak. Options include toasted or untoasted in powder, chips, or tank staves. All of these enhance the character and complexity of your wines, decreasing the perception of green characters and increasing roundness.

Innovative, state-of-the-art Micro-Oxygenation Systems by Parsec are programmed to use continual feedback and self-calibration to accurately dose oxygen by mass, not volume. This ensures that your wine receives the precise amount of oxygen needed. These systems are available for wineries large and small, with options ranging from single output portable units to complete cellar PC-network-controlled automated systems. ATPGroup is the exclusive distributor Parsec in North America.

ATPGroup’s team of experienced enologists is always available to help design a custom program of tannins, oak alternatives, and micro-oxygenation to fit your winemaking style and budget. For more information or trial samples, please contact your ATPGroup Enology Products Specialist or call (707) 836-6840. Information on our products is also available on our website: www.ATPGroup.com.

ATPGroup was founded as a family business in 1991. Now a leading supplier to the wine, beer, food, and pharmaceutical markets, we strive to provide solutions and create value for our customers in each of the industries we serve. We offer an unparalleled range of high-quality products and services including winemaking & cellar products, brewery supplies, glassware, production equipment, cleaning & sanitation solutions, parts & servicing, mobile services, tartaric acid, cream of tartar, and Rochelle salt. The ATPGroup team is made up of industry veterans, engineers, cellar masters, and product specialists who provide technical expertise in their respective fields. Our multiple warehouses are strategically located across the country to serve customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.