Whether you’re a wine aficionado or someone who likes the occasional glass during the holidays, you may be unaware of the significant impact that some specialty gases have in the process of making wine. Gases can be used at many stages throughout the winemaking process in order to protect the wine’s quality from the vine to the glass, to minimize the use of chemical preservatives and to preserve the flavors and sensations of the finest vintages.

Our Linde gases and dry ice provide the product characteristics that wine-loving customers need. Chilled, fresh, flavorful — it’s all possible with Linde gases and application expertise. 

With gases from Linde, every bottle can be delivered at winery quality with a better presentation and a fresher taste. A high-quality gas supply can help you control oxygen and oxidation, which can result in spoilage. Our extensive supply systems and gas application technologies can accommodate a wide range of production needs. And we don’t stop at gas supply. We’ll work directly with you to understand your opportunities for optimization and help you produce high-quality beverages efficiently. 

 

Dry Ice, Argon, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide for Vinification

Dry Ice, solid carbon-dioxide (CO2), can help winemakers during harvest time while transporting and storing grapes. Dry ice sublimates into gaseous CO2 which can provide a temporary gaseous blanket to reduce oxygen levels. Dry ice is also helpful in keeping grapes cool to prevent spontaneous fermentation. Linde provides dry ice in a number of forms including rice pellets, standard pellets and half-cut blocks.

In addition to availability through the sublimation of dry ice, liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) is also available for vinification and for carbonating wines. It enhances freshness and acidity perceptions, decreases sweetness, intensifies bitterness and astringency and can lead to prickliness. Depending on the wine, too little CO2 can make white wines flat and too much can make reds harsh and tannic.

Nitrogen gas is used to flush lines, containers and equipment during transferring. It can also be used for sparging during bottling, to remove any additionally release oxygen and preserve the wine, as well as for blanketing tanks and barrels. 

Argon is a heavier inert gas also used throughout the winemaking process to extend the shelf life of wine. Argon gas serves as a longer term, thick blanket that creates a barrier between the oxygen and the wine to help protect the wine from oxidation and keep it tasting its best. It is used to replace air in the storage of wine, especially in the case of older wines.

Linde provides nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon in a number of delivery modes, from cylinders and clusters to portable liquid vessels, as well as microbulk and bulk gas delivery systems.

 

Improve Gas Handling and Supply

Linde bulk or microbulk on-site gas delivery systems offer a cost-effective and easy-to-use alternative to traditional cylinders and dewars. A microbulk system can be installed on site with piping that reliably brings gaseous CO2, argon or nitrogen wherever you need it, throughout your facility. Our microbulk systems are remotely monitored and refilled automatically by Linde. This removes the need to monitor tank levels and place orders and eliminates cylinder handling, enabling you to focus on growing your business. Linde gas supply systems are available in a range of sizes from microbulk to bulk. 

 

#LindeIsEverywhere

At Linde, the mission of making our world more productive never ends. Our gases, technologies and applications likely impact your life every day, whether you live in a bustling metropolis or a remote town. They help make your vegetables fresher, your drive safer and your drinks tastier. When you buy from Linde, you get our total system approach, ensuring that you receive products optimized for your operations and support from our in-house beverage technologists and engineers. Ask your Linde representative for assistance choosing the right gas supply for your wine production needs.