Wine Storage Containers: Stainless Steel Wine Tanks Are Best
‘Tis the season for celebratory drinks such as wine, champagne and other festive spirits. Today on Tote Talk, we wanted to take a look behind the scenes of winemaking to review some of the key ways in which stainless steel containers are making a difference to the industry.
Stainless steel wine storage containers were first introduced back in the 1960s as Bordeaux wineries observed just how well stainless storage worked for the dairy industry. Since then, many have come to realize the benefits of stainless for improved fermentation, transportation and storage.
Why stainless steel wine tanks for winemaking?
Here are just a few of the key benefits:
- Sanitation – stainless steel containers are manufactured to food-grade requirements and meet high standards for wine and other alcohol storage.
- Neutral taste – unlike oak barrels, stainless wine storage containers never impart a taste to wine or any other liquid so that flavor profiles remain intact.
- Temperature control – stainless steel containers provide good temperature control to assist in the fermentation process.
- Flexible design – stainless tanks have good design attributes that are compatible with winemaking. Transfering from one container to another is easy with flexible hoses and other accessories.
- Ease of transportation – with a standard capacity and footprint, moving wines and other liquids from plant to bottler is less expensive since you can move more volume in fewer containers.
Whether you need to purchase a fleet of wine storage containers, or want to explore a rental program for a new artisan creation, Metano has the right blend to match your exact palate!