Stable Humidity & Temperature
WINERIES
THE PROBLEM
Wine cellars and storage facilities for other alcoholic beverages often face a serious issue during certain periods due to improper humidity levels, resulting in the natural evaporation of wine. Both the quality and quantity of the wine are affected, leading to significant financial losses—both from the labor costs required to refill barrels and from the loss of the evaporated product itself. Cellars can lose up to 15% of their wine value per year due to insufficient humidity levels, while wine quality is dramatically reduced as wooden barrels fail to perform properly as a result of dehydration.
Wooden barrels must be stored in a dark environment with stable humidity levels between 65% and 85%. Humidity levels below 65% significantly increase the risk of barrel dehydration.
THE SOLUTION
The innovative COOLMERCHANT cellar misting system helps maintain stable humidity levels between 65% and 85%, effectively reducing wine loss while ensuring the proper performance and longevity of wooden barrels.
ADVANTAGES
- Increased productivity in wine cellars.
- Continuous maintenance of optimal humidity levels (24/7).
- Prevention of wooden barrel dehydration.
- Reduction of natural wine evaporation.
- Lower labor costs associated with periodic refilling.
- Continuous maintenance of optimal temperature (24/7).
- Low installation and operating costs.
- Rapid return on investment.
HOW IT WORKS
The COOLMERCHANT misting system is installed in the cellar to naturally resolve humidity control and wine loss issues. It disperses water droplets smaller than 10 microns into the air through specialized high-pressure pumps. The system maintains temperature at the desired level and keeps humidity consistently between 65% and 85% around the clock, using advanced electronic equipment such as thermostats, humidistats, and remote control via a dedicated PLC system. This system regulates operation to ensure humidity remains at the exact level required.
A standard wooden barrel holds approximately 250 liters of wine. Assuming an annual evaporation loss of 15%, this equates to 37.5 liters per barrel. At an average value of €10 per liter, the annual loss amounts to €375 per barrel. Consequently, a medium-sized cellar with approximately 100 barrels can incur losses of up to €37,500 per year. Considering the low installation and operating costs of an innovative misting system, it becomes clear that the investor can achieve rapid payback, after which the cellar continues to generate substantial annual savings.