When wine or alcohol spirits are placed in wooden barrels, the storage humidity level has a great effect on the “leakage” of vapor from the barrel. Often called the “Angels Share”, wine producers can suffer up to 18% loss from each barrel, which increases the alcohol level beyond tolerable levels.

In modern day above ground “caves”, the storage facilities find it much harder to maintain optimum humidity levels resulting in a big difference between the inside and outside of the wooden barrel. Vapors can then travel through the drier staves into the atmosphere. Wines in oak barrels need constant “topping off” over their storage and maturity to maintain the fine balance of alcohol content and taste.

MicroCool humidification systems in barrel rooms help maintain an optimum humidity level equalizing the levels between the inner and outer barrel. Vapor losses are controlled giving the winemaker an extra tool with which to perfect his craft.

The fine balance of temperature, humidity; outside and chilled air enable the wine maker to hone his expertise. MicroCool sensors monitor and maintain the humidity level to his preset demands. The use of a Reverse Osmosis system eliminates any water born moulds or viruses collecting on the barrels during the process, also keeping the nozzles clean throughout many seasons.

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