PROTAN Pépin Oxilink
Proanthocyanidinic tannin obtained from overripe pips that adds structure to red wines
Protan Pepin Oxylink stabilizes color and naturally integrates the polyphenolic structure of wines. In fermentations where green seeds are eliminated, Protan Pepin will fill the “hole” in the wine structure that is normally derived from the lack of seed tannins.
It is derived from ripe and nutty grape pips, rich in structured tannins that can add a nice sharp edge to the wine, without the bitterness that is normally associated with seeds.
Also, it reverts the oxidation process by absorbing aldehydes and port-like odors. Aldehydes in fact become “ethanol bridges” for polymerization.