Fewer people are reaching for a bottle of wine, but this doesn’t mean they’ve lost interest. Drinking habits are simply changing. According to the IWSR, five million consumers having reduced their wine intake since 2021. However, wine itself still holds an important place — especially when it combines quality with affordability.

Today’s consumers are looking for wines that offer the balance, smoothness, and mouthfeel of a premium product but without the premium price tag. For winemakers, delivering this level of refinement while managing costs can be complex. Vintage variation, young tannins, and the need for efficiency all impact the final profile. Structan helps winemakers overcome these challenges by refining and balancing wines efficiently, without adding extra cost.

Structan

Structan is a liquid finishing tannin made from French and American oak, designed to help smooth, balance, and refine your wines.  Its liquid form allows for instant integration with no pre-mixing, ensuring precise and consistent results. Whether you’re adjusting mouthfeel, adding structure, or making final adjustments before bottling, Structan gives you an easy way to craft wines that meet market expectations, without raising your budget.

Why Structan?

  • Balances Tannins

Structan provides a smooth, polished finish by enhancing the wine’s structure without overpowering it with excessive oak influence. It softens harsh tannins and refines mouthfeel, resulting in a well-balanced, harmonious profile.

  • Consistent Quality

Vintage variation can make it difficult to maintain consistency year after year. Structan delivers predictable flavor and mouthfeel enhancement, helping winemakers achieve balanced and refined wines across batches, regardless of external factors.

  • Cost-Effective

Aging wines to achieve smoothness and balance takes time and resources. Structan streamlines this process, helping winemakers create a well-rounded profile without the added costs of extended barrel aging or additional treatments.

  • 100% Yield

As a liquid, Structan fully integrates into the wine, ensuring no sediment, loss, or waste. Every liter of Structan added, is an extra litre of final product. This maximizes both product yield and operational efficiency, while minimizing waste.

Crafting wines for today’s consumers

In today’s market, smooth, balanced, and approachable wines at competitive prices are in demand. Structan helps winemakers refine the finish and ensure consistency without adding extra costs. The result? Wine that meets consumer expectations — quality, balance, and value in every bottle.

Ready to see how Structan can elevate your wines? Contact us for a free sample today!