In recent years, stainless steel wine tanks have become increasingly popular due to their many advantages in fermentation and storage. Their durability and value retention make them a reliable long-term solution. As a result, selecting and using the right wine tank has become an essential part of everyday winemaking.
To meet growing and varied demands, a wide range of tank types, fittings, and accessories are now available. Manufacturing stainless steel wine fermentation tanks is one of our main competencies, so we always strive to provide our clients with the optimal solution, whether it’s about the material quality, structure, design, or equipment of the wine tanks.
Common types of stainless steel wine tanks
Steel wine tanks are often optimized for specific purposes, resulting in various types. Based on their use, the tanks can be grouped into three main categories:
- White wine fermentation tanks
- Red wine fermentation tanks
- Wine storage tanks
A wide range of designs, fittings, and accessories allows wineries to fully customize their tanks. Options include floating lid or closed tanks, insulated models, and active cooling or heating systems. Specialized tanks for sparkling wine production are also available. With automation becoming more popular, stainless steel tanks are the most adaptable for integrating automated systems.
Custom wine tank manufacturing
White wine fermentation tanks
Many winemakers choose stainless steel tanks for white wine production because they help preserve the fresh, natural flavors that today’s wine styles demand.
Tanks made from 1.4301 stainless steel are especially suitable for white wine production, because their non-porous material prevents oxidation.
They are also easy to maintain, chemically neutral, and offer good natural insulation – ideal characteristics for fermentation.
In smaller wineries, where wine is typically made in multiple steps rather than all at once, floating lid wine tanks are preferred. These are available in inflatable gasket versions, which need regular checks but no additional accessories, or in classic designs, sealed with paraffin oil or antiflor tablets, needing less frequent maintenance.
Larger wineries rather search for closed tanks, which come in a wide range of sizes and shapes with various fittings and accessories. For easy draining, the bottom of white wine steel tanks is typically conical or sloped towards the manway if the tank is also suitable for red wine production.
Steel floating lid wine tanks
What kind of steel wine tank fittings and accessories are available?
The standard equipment of wine tanks includes sealing elements, manways, and transfer nozzles for filling, handling, and draining. We also equip the tanks with thermometers and sensor ports, while the base structure ensures stable support.
However, a wide range of optional accessories is available to enhance efficiency.
- Flaked surface
- Cladding
- Rotating spray heads
- Washing ball
- Mixing device
- Pomace conveyor screw
- Floating lid
- Control automation
The selection of accessories depends on the winery’s needs and the expected challenges during the chosen wine fermentation process.
Manufacturing custom-sized and designed stainless steel wine tanks
We are pleased to design and manufacture stainless steel wine tanks in custom sizes and configurations. Based on our clients’ needs and site assessments, we create exact plans and handle every production step in a clean, controlled environment, meeting the highest quality standards.
With a growing list of satisfied references we have proven expertise not only in functionality but also in aesthetics—making our tanks an excellent choice even for show cellars.
Feel free to contact us — we’ll be glad to help you find the perfect solution!
