Infinity Barrel

The Infinity Barrel is a custom-made wooden barrel. It is gas-tight and pressure-resistant, preventing unwanted oxygen intrusion. A novel stainless-steel bung called the V-Bung ensures a perfect seal, eliminating the need for wine sulphuring.

Traditional wooden barrels are usually sealed with silicone bungs, which are not properly sealing the barrels and what need to be removed to take samples, for tastings, or topping up or SO₂ correction—this is letting oxygen in. Additionally, oxygen can enter through the gaps between staves or due to fluctuating air pressure in the cellar. This is usually countered by adding sulphur dioxide.

The Infinity Barrel is reinforced with food-grade silicone rods between the staves. Instead of the conventional six riveted hoops, it uses eight adjustable hoops with bolts that exert equal pressure regardless of position. The Infinity Barrel features the V-Bung—a stainless steel bung with a clamp, overpressure valve, gas inlets, pressure gauge, height-adjustable spear, and a cooling/heating coil. The built-in spear allows to take samples by applying pressure, without removing the bung or exposing the liquid to oxygen. The cooling coil controls temperature throughout vinification. Cold stabilization can be made as well. Excess pressure escapes through the valve in the V-Bung. In a filled Infinity Barrel, pressure remains constant, enabling maceration, fermentation, malolactic fermentation, and aging under consistent pressure.

Due to the extremely low oxygen exposure during production and storage, the resulting wines are longer-lasting and immediately ready to drink. This allows winemakers to focus on grape quality—the more naturally the grapes are grown, the better the technology's advantages can be utilized.

Infinity HYBRID

The Infinity HYBRID fermenter combines the Infinity Barrel with a custom-made stainless steel pressure tank and a perforated filter. Mounted above and connected to the barrel, the steel tank supports fermentation using only yeast and bacteria, accelerates fermentation and aging, and excludes any additives or preservatives. The system provides full control over oxidation, contamination, and evaporation. Its integrated perforated cylindrical filter enables fermentation of both liquid and solid components.

The Infinity HYBRID fermenter can be operated aerobically or anaerobically, with or without pressure. Adjustable temperature and pressure settings allow both pressure vessels to function independently or in tandem. Thus, fermentation can occur simultaneously in the wooden barrel and stainless steel tank and be combined at any stage by opening two valves. Multiple HYBRID systems can be linked in series to enable continuous fermentation, even allowing barrel switching during operation. Still and sparkling wines can be produced.

ABC – Anaerobic bottling closure

The ABC is the first reusable bottling closure designed for anaerobic bottling. The closure is applied before the bottling process. The wine is filled through the closure itself.

The ABC features a housing, stainless steel spring, as well as inlet/outlet ports for gas and liquid. By using inert gases such as argon, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide, it ensures a stable anaerobic environment. The filling head can also serve as a dispenser, allowing sample extraction without removing the closure.

Its reusable design is sustainable and cost-effective, eliminating the need for disposable closures.

Advantages of the Infinity technology

Compared to conventional winemaking systems, Infinity Barrel, Infinity HYBRID and ABC offer numerous advantages:

• Applicable to various winemaking styles and multiple fermentation processes for still and sparkling wines
• Completely free of additives and preservatives like sulphur dioxide
• Temperature-controlled fermentation possible
• Full control of oxidation, contamination, and evaporation during vinification
• No need for topping and racking barrels
• Accelerated anaerobic aging under pressure
• Bottling possible directly in the vineyard—the wine "makes itself" as the grapes already contain everything needed
• The wine remains stable in sealed barrels; full barrels can be transported without issue.
• Empty barrels are cleaned with 85°C hot water and 100 bar pressure in an orbital washer, then filled with inert gases like nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or argon.
• No need for additive declarations on the label or via QR code; the wine truly contains only one ingredient: grapes.

Thus, the Infinity technology offers greater flexibility, higher efficiency, improved safety, and  enhanced wine quality—with significantly less effort, time, and cost.

By the beginning of 2026, the Infinity Pro (30 to 50 liters) will be released to the market. This enables winemakers, research centers, and universities to perform advanced trials on smaller volumes.