As summer temperatures rise, winemakers face the challenge of managing higher sugar levels in grapes, leading to elevated alcohol content in wines. This not only affects the wine’s balance and flavor but also poses difficulties in meeting market preferences and regulatory standards. Additionally, maintaining optimal fermentation and storage temperatures becomes more demanding, impacting both wine quality and production costs.

To assist winemakers in their effort to create consistent, high-quality products BevZero’s Equipment Distribution and Sales division offers innovative solutions to these challenges. Winemakers can purchase our advanced dealcoholization equipment and tank insulation  system for their own facilities empowering them to produce exceptional wines in challenging environmental conditions.

The Challenge: Heat Leads to High Alcohol

Excessive heat can speed up the ripening process for many different fruits, including grapes. When grapes used in winemaking ripen too fast, their sugar levels rise, causing:

• Higher alcohol content – Alters balance and structure
• Faster fermentations – Less time for complex flavor development
• Overpowering flavors – Alcohol can mask delicate aromas

For winemakers, this means less control over the final product. Wines may taste too hot or fall outside legal alcohol limits in certain markets. To fix this, winemakers need a precise way to lower alcohol without changing the wine’s character.

The Solution: ClearAlc Dealcoholization Equipment

ClearAlc dealcoholization technology offers a gentle, efficient way to reduce alcohol while maintaining wine integrity.

How It Works

• Uses vacuum distillation at low temperatures to gently remove alcohol in a single pass.
• Processes only 10% of the wine to reduce alcohol by 1%
• 90% of the treated wine is recovered, preserving its character
• Works on high-solid wines without requiring extra filtration

This allows winemakers to adjust alcohol levels to their exact preference without sacrificing quality.

The ClearAlc technology, from a slight reduction to a fully non-alcoholic wine, without sacrificing quality.

The Challenge: High Temperatures Affect Fermentation & Storage

Heat can make it difficult to maintain stable fermentation and storage conditions. Without proper temperature control, winemakers face:

• Inconsistent fermentations – Can lead to stuck or sluggish ferments
• Flavor instability – Heat can impact aroma, acidity, and mouthfeel
• Higher energy costs – Cooling systems must work harder

Traditional cooling methods often struggle in extreme heat. Winemakers need a more efficient way to protect their tanks from temperature fluctuations.

The Solution: Tank Insulation (With PolarClad or BevClad)

BevZero’s tank insulation system helps wineries maintain stable temperatures while cutting energy costs. This market leading tank insulation system is available in the USA (PolarClad Tank Insulation), and in Europe (BevClad Tank Insulation).

Why It Works

• 3-inch insulation – Prevents heat from affecting tank temperatures
• Aluminum or stainless steel laminate – Durable, weather-resistant materials
• Up to 96.5% energy savings – Reduces refrigeration costs
• More consistent wine quality – Keeps fermentation and aging conditions stable

With PolarClad and BevClad, wineries can protect their tanks from the summer heat without overloading their cooling systems.

A Complete Strategy for Hot Weather Winemaking

By combining ClearAlc dealcoholization equipment with PolarClad/BevClad insulation, winemakers get a powerful solution to combat summer winemaking challenges.

The Benefits

• Control alcohol levels – Maintain balance and meet market demands
• Improve fermentation stability – Avoid heat-related disruptions
• Lower cooling costs – Reduce energy use with better insulation
• Enhance wine quality – Keep flavors, aromas, and structure intact

These solutions help wineries produce consistent, high-quality wines, even during extreme summer conditions.

Keep Your Wine Cool & Balanced with BevZero Equipment

Navigating the complexities of winemaking during hot summer months requires innovative solutions that address both alcohol content and temperature control. BevZero Equipment Distribution and Sales provides advanced dealcoholization equipment (ClearAlc) and market leading tank insulation (PolarClad / BevClad) to winemakers helping to overcome these challenges effectively. By adopting these technologies, wineries can produce high-quality, well-balanced wines that meet market demands while optimizing operational efficiency.

Investing in BevZero Equipment is a strategic decision for winemakers committed to excellence and sustainability.  Contact BevZero today at [email protected] to safeguard your wine’s integrity and elevate your production capabilities, ensuring your winery thrives even in the face of rising summer temperatures.