Colle de Poisson
Colle de poisson L.A. is a fish-based fining agent for clarification and shine of white and rosé wines.
Technical Specifications
PHYSICAL
- Appearance & colour: Light yellow powder
LIMITS
- Iron: < 100 mg/kg
- Arsenic: < 3 mg/kg
- Lead: < 5 mg/kg
- Mercury: < 1 mg/kg
CHEMICAL
- Ashes: < 2%
- Total nitrogen: > 14%
Features and Benefits
Formulation: Acidified powder of fish-based fining agent.
Enological benefits:
- Colle de Poisson L.A. is a very pure fining product that has not undergone hydrolysis. It is very effective but also gentle on the wine.
- The protein structure of this isinglass provides exceptional shine and finesse to white and rosé wines.
- Colle de Poisson L.A leads to the formation of light and voluminous lees, which sediment slowly. It is recommended to respect a minimum delay of 2 to 3 weeks before racking to limit the clogging effects.
- Colle de Poisson L.A is prepared using citric acid, which makes it easier to dissolve in water before use.
Product Applications
Mix the quantity of the fining agent with a small amount of cold water until you obtain a homogeneous gel. Wait 1 to 2 hours before re-mixing and incorporate it progressively into the wine during a pump over to ensure immediate homogeneous distribution.
Dosage:
- Application rate: Adapted to the clarification objective and refining of phenolic structure.
- Combine with 2-5 cL/hL of Blankasit Super (silica gel) for optimal action.
- Free-run wine: 0.5 to 2 g/hL
- Press wine: 1.5 to 3 g/hL