For over 20 years, LAFFORT has been investing in research to:
- Identify and select the best tannin sources that complement the phenolic structure of wine.
- Improve production and purification methods for raw materials.
- Construct a greater understanding of the oenological implications of tannin usage.
- Develop the methods of tannin application in accordance with the implemented oenological practices
Selection and extraction experience
Our experience of raw material selection and our sophisticated analytical tools are the initial guarantees of the consistent quality of LAFFORT tannins. At the same time, we have developed industrial know-how in the domain of extraction, which gives us more control over the oenological quality of our products.
Dedicated production facilities
Formulation and purification are key phases for processing raw materials for oenology. These phases come under the expertise of our Tannin Research team, in our dedicated production facilities.
Innovation
VR SUPRA® was the first tannin to be rendered completely soluble in water or wine, thanks to an exclusive IDP process (Instant Dissolving Process) implemented in the LAFFORT production facility. All LAFFORT tannins today benefit from this technology.
The industry standard
VR SUPRA® and QUERTANIN® have been chosen by winemakers all over the world for many years and remain today the leading tannins on the international market.
| Product | Properties | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Tanin VR COLOR® | Instant dissolving (IDP Process) formulation of catechin and ellagic-based tannins designed for colour stabilization in red winemaking. |
Vinification |
| Tanin VR SUPRA® | Instantaneously dissolving (Instant Dissolving Process, IDP) ellagic and proanthocyanidic tannin preparation for red wine vinification |
Vinification |
| BIOTAN® | Proanthocyanidic tannins extracted from grapes using LAFFORT’s Instant Dissolving Process (IDP) | Vinification and ageing |
| Tanin GALALCOOL® | Gall tannins, using LAFFORT’s Instant Dissolving Process (IDP), to be used for white and rosé must vinification |
Vinification |
| TAN'COR |
Proanthocyanidic tannin and ellagitannin preparation, using LAFFORT’s instant dissolving process (IDP), to be used in red wine maturation. |
Ageing |
| TAN'COR GRAND CRU® | Preparation of proanthocyanidic tannins derived from grapes and ellagic tannins from oak, using LAFFORT’s instant dissolving process (IDP), to be used during red wine maturation. | Ageing |
| QUERTANIN® | Stave wood quality ellagic tannins, extracted from oak heartwood, using LAFFORT’s instant dissolving form (IDP). For post-vinification use in red, rosé and white wine. | Ageing |
| QUERTANIN® SWEET | Stave wood quality ellagic tannins, extracted from oak heartwood, using LAFFORT’s instant dissolving form (IDP). For post-vinification use in red, rosé and white wine. | Ageing |
| QUERTANIN® INTENSE | Stave wood quality ellagic tannins, extracted from oak heartwood, using LAFFORT’s instant dissolving form (IDP). For post-vinification use in red, rosé and white wine. | Ageing |
