Free SO₂ Analyzer for Winemaking Facilities to Do Routine Analysis at Barrel

BarrelWise will be hosting a live demo of our FS1 System. The BarrelWise FS1 is a portable free SO₂ analyzer for winemaking facilities to do routine analysis at-barrel, right in the cellar. The samples are automatically collected and analyzed on the spot, and the free SO₂ measurement result is automatically linked to the vessel, and recorded in a cloud database.

BarrelWise FS1 reduces not only the time to analyze a sample but also reduces process and error-related time for everyone involved. The FS1 enables a single cellar worker to quickly execute the full analysis cycle in just 70 seconds, compared to traditional processes that can take hours or days from when a winemaker writes a work order to when they receive a free SO2 measurement result from their internal or external lab. This time-saving benefit is particularly helpful now that labor availability is an increasing industry challenge.

BarrelWise FS1 is a powerful tool for wineries to rewrite this entire process through:
A never-seen-before optical method that delivers unparalleled accuracy and repeatability, regardless of the color, turbidity, or varietal of the wine. Results are comparable to Aeration Oxidation, often considered the gold standard approach, and do not suffer from common interference issues.

The use of IoT technology to automate the whole process from sample collection and analysis to data collection and storage in a cloud-connected system. It enables a groundbreaking cellar workflow that eliminates delays and human errors.

A seamless user flow that is operated via a smartphone and requires no specialized skill or prior experience to use. Analysis data collected by the FS1 is assigned to individual vessels and stored in the cloud. This enables winemakers to see the results live as they are collected in the cellar.

As a result, BarrelWise FS1 reduces not only the time to analyze a sample but also reduces process and error-related time for everyone involved. The FS1 enables a single cellar worker to quickly execute the full analysis cycle in just 70 seconds, compared to traditional processes that can take hours or days from when a winemaker writes a work order to when they receive a free SO2 measurement result from their internal or external lab. This time-saving benefit is particularly helpful now that labor availability is an increasing industry challenge.

The data provided by the FS1 improves winemakers’ control over risks that affect wine quality before they turn into problems such as wine spoilage and barrel downgrades.

BarrelWise Technologies
WIN Expo Booth: 423

Founded in 2018, BarrelWise develops technology to enhance wine production and analysis. The company’s products are used by North America’s leading wine producers in British Columbia, California, and Washington.