Ozone for wine barrel disinfection
Ozone disinfects your wine barrel without chemicals
Use of ozone in wine barrels
Advantages and Benefits of Using Ozone in Wine Barrels
Ozone, due to its great disinfectant power, is used internationally in many wineries that seek fast and efficient treatments without using chemicals. Ozone dissolved in barrel washing water, at an appropriate concentration and contact time, ensures total disinfection of the wood. Ozone is effective against viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, and yeasts. It is also efficient against resistant spores and does not require rinsing once the process is completed. Ozone transforms into oxygen after the process and does not affect the quality of the wine that will be stored in the barrel.
Fast, safe, and efficient technology.
Maximum disinfection of water and barrel surfaces
Ozone allows the elimination of chemical consumption
Ozone is generated on-site, there is no need to store or transport chemicals
Ozone leaves no residues and is environmentally friendly
The system works automatically, does not require labor
Problems with barrel disinfection?
Absorption of traditional chemicals into the wood?
Alteration of aromas and wood structure?
Corrosion on metal hoops?
Excessive wood cracking?
Risks to operators?
Ineffective disinfection process?
Advantages of disinfecting with ozonated water
Maximum disinfection
Ozone is a powerful disinfectant that easily eliminates all types of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and molds on the barrel surface. No ozone-resistant bacteria are known, and contact time is very short.
Without altering your product
Traditional chemicals can leave traces that alter the flavors, aromas, or composition of the wine or beer stored. Ozone (O3) is a molecule composed of 3 oxygen atoms; it is chemically aggressive but quickly transforms into oxygen (O2), leaving no residues and without altering your product.
Save and pollute less
Traditional disinfection is costly and has a high environmental impact. Using ozone eliminates the need for chemicals, hot water, and multiple rinses. Reduce your wastewater by using only ozonated water.
No labor required, automatic
The system generates ozone and injects it into the tank automatically, without the need for manual labor in the process. The equipment only needs to be connected to the tank and plugged into a power source.
Biocide recognized by ECHA
Ozone cannot be transported or stored; it is generated on-site and applied instantly, so there' s no need to store or manage chemicals. This avoids trasnportation and reduces your carbon footprint.
Biocide recognized by ECHA
Ozone is listed as a biocide by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), and ZonoSistem has all the legal documentation required to apply ozone in your process.
What kind of ozone generator do I need?
Below, we show the ranges of ozone generators available for sanitizing barrels with ozonated water.
1. What is the difference between the ranges?
The main difference is that the HIDRO VT GRZO range is water-cooled, has a higher gas ozone concentration, and offers higher production levels, making it suitable for large-flow projects.
Both ranges include a full air unit (compressor, dryer, and oxygen concentrator), PLC, meters, leak sensor, booster pump, contact tank, venturi, etc.
2. How much ozone do I need?
Based on ZonoSistem’s experience, its specialized distributors, scientific literature, and validation tests, the required dissolved ozone dose for barrel surface disinfection should be in the range of 3 – 5 ppm.
Examples of Ozone Barrel Cleaning Projects
Ozone in winery, La Rioja, Spain
Ozone in winery, Spain
Ozone in winery, Spain
Ozone in winery, barrel washing. Spain