Professional articles for wineries and distilleries

Over the past decade, oak alternatives have become an important oenological tool alongside traditional oak barrels. Substantial investment in research and development has driven significant improvements in product quality and broadened the range of applications. Oak alternatives give winemakers tools to shape a wine’s aromatic profile, structure and body. The various product formats and application methods allow them to be thoughtfully integrated into winery practices, helpin

One of our core values at Bright Up is working with products that make a meaningful contribution to the quality of the wines you produce. For more than two decades, we have carefully identified, selected and introduced materials and solutions that we believe can improve your wine’s final quality. When we explored enzymatic analysis for wine laboratories, we recognised its significant added value: tools that make everyday laboratory work more precise, efficient and straightfor

The Full Range of VIVELYS Technological Solutions Bright Up represents Vivelys, a global leader in precision oenology, supporting wineries worldwide throughout the entire winemaking process, from vineyard to winery. Vivelys specialises in technological solutions and professional know-how, providing precise control at every stage of wine production. Its expertise begins in the vineyard with equipment for monitoring ripening and continues into the winery with alcoholic fermenta

French Oak. All time Classic French oak adds structure and complexity in a gradual, balanced way. The wood’s origin—including forests such as Tronçais, Bercé, Allier and Vosges—influences the barrel’s characteristics, but its final style also depends on the oak species, grain tightness, seasoning period and toasting profile. The choice between tighter and more open grain significantly affects the wine’s ageing process. Tight-grained oak (fine or extra-fine grain) is more poro

VINC corks are produced exclusively from raw materials under Cork Supply’s full control. The VINC product range guarantees that every individual cork is 100% free from TCA and other unwanted aromas. The forests and raw materials used in production are fully owned and monitored by Cork Supply, ensuring an exceptionally high natural cork content. This delivers the highest elasticity achievable in a technical cork. Why does this matter to you? When you remove a VINC cork, it rem