Abstract: Vinification is the process of turning grapes into wine. Wine production is directly linked to vinification monitoring by measuring certain critical parameters. Buying the testing equipment is not an option for most winemakers: a spectrometer for wine applications can go up to €150k (high CAPEX) and requires highly qualified operating personnel (high OPEX). Therefore,[…]
WATGRID is a Portuguese company focused on the development of innovative technological solutions for process digitalization in liquid related industries. Based on IoT, WATGRID systems are composed of Visualization Platform, Computing Platform with an Artificial Intelligence Engine, and Hardware (monitoring sensors). Through WINEGRID brand, specific for the wine industry, the company has been delivering proprietary[…]
WINEGRID was present on the portuguese fair Agroglobal, the biggest national agricultural fair, where the focus is knowledge sharing focused on agribusiness. The event took place on the 7th to 9th of September, in Santarém.
This September has started with a new solution launched on WINEGRID portfolio. The e-aphrom is a sensor to monitor remotely and in real-time the second fermentation on bottle. Highly recommended for champagne and sparkling wine producers, among other benefits, this solution allows to reduce the number of bottles intended to monitor the second fermentation as[…]
WINEGRID has launched an improved version of FMS solution barrelplus, for remote and real-time monitoring of wine fermentation in barrels. Two times smaller than before, the new sensor is portable and easy to install. It is completely wireless and battery supplied, and it comes with a leveling system, that allows height adjustment when used in[…]
The 2021 edition of Unified Symposium took place online. Due to the pandemic situation, presential events are not allowed in many countries. Despite this change WINEGRID, once again, took part of the Unified edition and promoted their winemaking technological solutions. The event took place on the 26th to 29th January 2021.
Vinitech-Sifel, one of the most important worldwide events on technology for the wine sector awards, each edition, the most innovative products and services in the sector. The jury of this edition of 2020, which is composed of renowned experts in the wine industry, announced that Fermentation Monitoring System is one of the most innovative solutions.
To finish 2020 WINEGRID has participated on Vinitech-Sifel, between 1st and 3rd of December. This edition was made online, due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic situation worldwide. Nevertheless, WINEGRID participated in this new format and presented our winemaking technological solutions, with focus on the awarded FMS – Fermentation Monitoring System.
Being one of the biggest events on the wine sector in USA, that attracts exhibitors all over the world, this event was an opportunity to WINEGRID introduce solutions to digitize wineries, to the american winemakers. The Unified Symposium event took place on 4th to 6th February, in Sacramento, USA.
To end 2019 with a good energy, WINEGRID organized an event about the digitization of wineries, to talk about how technology can become a great ally for winemakers. With the presence of several names from the wine industry, it was a time to share experiences, ideas and wishes for the sector, for the years to[…]