In cryomaceration, we work with temperatures that have a direct impact on the extraction of aromatic precursors, phenolic compounds, and microbial activity.
The question is simple:
Is the temperature of the mash in the tank truly uniform?
The Reality of Most Reservoirs
In tanks cooled exclusively through the jacket (duplicator), a typical phenomenon occurs:
- a layer near the wall that has been intensely cooled
- a gradual increase in temperature toward the center of the volume
- minimal mixing or only passive convection
Temperature sensor (temperature probe):
- measures the local temperature
- usually near the refrigerated section
The result is a systematic underestimation of the actual average mash temperature.
Oenological Impact
A non-uniform temperature profile means:
- uneven extraction of aromatic compounds
- locally higher enzymatic activity
- the risk of premature fermentation in warmer areas
- inconsistent results between batches
This is true even if the system is operating at the correct temperature "on paper."
Solution: Controlled temperature profile throughout the entire volume
System Cryo-Spin It addresses this very problem—not wall cooling, but temperature control of the entire mash volume.
Key difference:
Actively Agitated and Cooled Volume
- The rotor ensures continuous mixing
- The cold is distributed throughout the entire volume, not just at the edges
Elimination of Temperature Gradients
- minimal differences between the core and the edge
- The measured temperature reflects the actual condition
Verified by measurements
- The temperature profile is stable over time and throughout the volume
- no "hidden" hot spots
Practical implications for winemaking
- precisely controlled cryomaceration
- Controlled extraction of terpenes and thiol precursors
- more stable conditions for yeast
- greater consistency in the wine's style
A Practical Question
Do you use the actual mash temperature, or the temperature shown by the sensor near the wall?
If you are interested in specific temperature profiles from the measurements, We'd be happy to go over them with you in detail.