The "angel’s share" — the amount of wine lost each year from barrels — remains a constant and significant challenge for wineries. During the aging process, the wine level decreases, leading to substantial financial losses.
ANDRIANOS offers an effective solution to this problem through a state-of-the-art misting system, which humidifies the cellars and significantly reduces wine evaporation.
Benefits of the Misting System for Wine Cellars
The misting spray is precisely controlled by advanced electronic hygrostats and thermostats, maintaining optimal humidity and temperature levels 24/7, regardless of external conditions.
The system delivers significant savings, as illustrated in the following table:
| Capacity of barrel (Lt) | Loss/year WITHOUT Humidity | Loss/year WITH Humidity | Profit/Barrel | Profit/ 100 Barrels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 22,5 Lt | 4,5 Lt | 18 Lt | 1.800 Lt |
| 300 | 30 Lt | 6 Lt | 24 Lt | 2.400 Lt |
| 500 | 50 Lt | 10 Lt | 40 Lt | 4.000 Lt |
The misting system can save wineries thousands of euros, as shown in the table below. Over a period of 60 months and with a cellar containing 40 barrels, the savings can exceed €30,000. Detailed analysis:
|
Maturation period |
Wine losses in a typical 225 litre barrel
|
Sales Price (example) |
Loss of Money without the ANDRIANOS Misting System |
Savings thanks to the ANDRIANOS Misting System |
|
Total Cellar Savings |
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|
(number of barrels) |
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|
(Months) |
(Liters) |
(€/Liters) |
(€/barrel) |
(€/barrel) |
10 |
20 |
40 |
|
|
6 |
16.9 |
10 |
€ 168,75 |
€ 84,38 |
|
€ 844 |
€ 1.688 |
€ 3.375 |
|
12 |
33.8 |
10 |
€ 337,50 |
€ 168,75 |
|
€ 1.688 |
€ 3.375 |
€ 6.750 |
|
18 |
50.6 |
10 |
€ 506,25 |
€ 253,13 |
|
€ 2.527 |
€ 5.063 |
€ 10.125 |
|
24 |
67.5 |
10 |
€ 675,00 |
€ 337,50 |
|
€ 3.375 |
€ 6.750 |
€ 13.500 |
|
36 |
101.3 |
10 |
€ 1.012,50 |
€ 506,25 |
|
€ 5.063 |
€ 10.125 |
€ 20.250 |
|
48 |
135.0 |
10 |
€ 1.350,00 |
€ 675,00 |
|
€ 6.750 |
€ 13.500 |
€ 27.000 |
|
60 |
168.8 |
10 |
€ 1.687,50 |
€ 843,75 |
|
€ 8.438 |
€ 16.875 |
€ 33.750 |
How Does Misting Work?
Water is first filtered and then pressurized by a high-pressure pump (70 bar). It is then distributed through piping and spray nozzles, forming droplets as fine as 10 microns. This process creates humidity levels of up to 90% in the cellar, drastically reducing wine evaporation from the barrels.
The result? A visible reduction in losses—and an impressive visual effect inside the cellar that captivates visitors.
Why ANDRIANOS;
ANDRIANOS has extensive experience and expertise in the field of misting systems, offering cutting-edge, Italian-made technology with low operating costs and high performance.
Contact us to learn more or to request a personalized quote for your wine cellar.