In the face of escalating production costs and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly winemaking practices, today’s winemakers are actively seeking new ways to conserve energy and transition towards more sustainable production techniques. ATPGroup and TMCI Padovan are here to help. TMCI Padovan has long been a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative winemaking equipment and is firmly dedicated to maximizing energy efficiency across every process, plant, machinery, and production site. Guided by the principles of the circular economy, which lies at the heart of their business, they are laser-focused on the reuse and regeneration of materials and products. This not only ensures sustainable and environmentally friendly practices but also offers better control of production costs and even substantial reductions. In 2023, TMCI Padovan took a momentous leap forward by inaugurating their new production site. This cutting-edge facility was constructed using state-of-the-art ma

ATPGroup offers winemakers the opportunity to access cutting-edge equipment for medium- and long-term rentals. This invaluable service empowers wineries of all scales to elevate their craft without an upfront financial investment and provides a solution during busy harvest seasons or unexpected equipment breakdowns. As the exclusive U.S. distributor for renowned equipment manufacturers such as TMCI Padovan, SPXFLOW, and Parsec, ATPGroup remains at the forefront of the winemaking industry, constantly delivering the most advanced and high-quality solutions to winemakers across the country. ATPGroup's rental program showcases an impressive line-up of equipment. Among the offerings are the TMCI Padovan Dynamos Cross-Flow Filter and the TMCI Padovan Taylo Rotary Vacuum Filter, both renowned for their exceptional performance in must, juice, and lees filtration. These machines bring unmatched efficiency and precision to the winemaking process, ensuring wines of unparalleled quality. Winem

Harvest has begun! This time of year can be both exhilarating and stressful for winemakers, and ATPGroup stands ready to help ensure your harvest is as stress-free as possible. We offer a complete range of cellar supplies, specialty enology products, and services out of three West Coast warehouses for quick and easy access. With the recent labor shortages, it is imperative for winemakers to find ways to save time and increase the productivity of their crews without compromising quality. The Fermentis E2U™ (Easy-to-Use) direct-pitch yeast technology eliminates the time-consuming inoculation process, skipping both the rehydration and acclimatization steps. Fermentis’ SafŒno™ range includes many E2U™ yeasts and ATPGroup offers a full range for all types of wine. The SafŒno™ SH 12 emphasizes thiol-rich whites and rosés, balanced by fruity ethyl esters with low nitrogen requirements and a short lag phase. The SafŒno™ HD T18 promot

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Any winemaker will tell you that this time of year can be both exhilarating and stressful. With harvest underway across much of the West Coast, it’s showtime, and ATPGroup stands ready to help ensure your harvest is as stress-free as possible with both new products and tried-and-true perennial favorites. We offer a complete range of cellar supplies, specialized winemaking products, and services out of three West Coast warehouses for quick and easy access. This year we have introduced three new yeast strains within the Fermentis E2U™ (Easy-to-Use) direct-inoculation range to help you drive style in your aromatic whites. The SafŒno™ SH 12 emphasizes thiol-rich whites and rosés, balanced by fruity ethyl esters with low nitrogen requirements and a short lag phase. The SafŒno™ HD T18 promotes the expression of varietal terpenic aromas, enhancing fresh floral and citrus notes and a balanced mouthfeel. Finally, the SafŒno™ PR 106 combines

Tartrate Stabilization Part 2: No Chilling Required In addition to the TMCI Padovan Krystalstop and Ambra systems, ATPGroup offers winemakers two options for tartrate stabilization that require no energy input aside from mixing the tank: Coldstab Cel and Coldstab Color. Neither product requires the winemaker to chill the wine to stabilization temperatures and both offer other significant advantages as well. There is no shift in pH, no increased potential for oxidation, and no negative impact on flavor or aroma, so the wine you make goes into the bottle exactly as intended. Both products are also easy to bench-trial, ensuring you don’t use more than necessary and confirming efficacy before you commit to the addition. Coldstab Cel, ideal for white wines and some rosés, is a 10% liquid carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) specifically designed for use in winemaking with an optimized molecular structure to ensure ease of addition and maximum potential stabilization effect. When used w

Tartrate stabilization is a complex process used to avoid the formation of tartrate crystals (“wine diamonds”) in wine. The most common method employed today is cooling the wine to intentionally form crystals that are then filtered out. Even though this method is widely accepted, it can be unpredictable, and extended hold times at low temperature may negatively impact the aromatics and flavor of the wine. ATPGroup, in partnership with TMCI Padovan, offers winemakers two innovative options to traditional cold stabilization. The Ambra ion-exchange plant stabilizes tartrates using cation resins instead of low temperatures, thereby removing the chilling requirement. This treatment can be used on wine and juice and has no impact on the colloidal makeup or the color of the wines being treated. In addition, the Ambra is effective in treating wines with high calcium, magnesium or iron salts which can make traditional cold stabilization difficult. The Ambra systems offer reduced sta

Tartrate stabilization is a complex process used to avoid the formation of tartrate crystals (“wine diamonds”) in wine. The most common method employed today is cooling the wine to intentionally form crystals that are then filtered out. Even though this method is widely accepted, it can be unpredictable, and extended hold times at low temperature may negatively impact the aromatics and flavor of the wine. ATPGroup, in partnership with TMCI Padovan, offers winemakers two innovative options to traditional cold stabilization. The KrystalStop, or “K-Stop” is an updated take on the tank-chilling method of cold stabilization. It takes the guesswork out of tank chilling by automating cold stability into a continuous-flow process with integrated stability verification, ensuring your wines are tartrate stable when you need them. The K-Stop features on-board heat exchangers which capture energy and recapture the cream of tartar seeding crystals, thereby maximizing

For over 28 years, ATPGroup has been helping winemakers perform their magic from grape to glass. Specializing in the “science behind the craft”, ATPGroup will be showcasing the latest in its range of innovative winemaking tools including specialty enology products, harvest supplies, production and lab equipment, mobile services, glassware, and more at the upcoming 2020 Unified Symposium in Sacramento, California on February 5thand 6th. Experts will be on hand to meet with you and discuss how its portfolio of products can work for you and your winemaking – stop by Booth L4. The following equipment will be on display: TMCI Padovan’s Ambra, an ion exchange unit that performs tartaric stabilization at room temperature and can also be used to lower pH in finished wines and clarified juice; TMCI Padovan’s Smart 80 Cross-Flow Filter, whose compact size makes it the ideal solution for cross-flow filtration where space is limited; TMCI Padovan’s Dynamos 1