Precision fermentation for wine
Natural wine fermentation, spontaneous or with controlled inocula, depends on subtle variables such as temperature, dissolved oxygen and cell density. NFB lets you observe these parameters in real time, learn from each vintage and demonstrate process authenticity to buyers and appellations of origin.
What problem does it solve?
- Natural or spontaneous fermentations can deviate without warning.
- Dissolved oxygen, density and temperature change at critical hours.
- The lack of continuous data makes it difficult to compare vintages and styles.
- Deciding when fermentation ends depends on specific sampling.
- Little verifiable documentation for buyers or designations of origin.
- General solutions are not intended for special fermentations.
Critical variables
These variables determine the fermentation profile and replicability of each vintage:
Temperature
15-30°C
pH
3.0-4.0
ORP
-400 to +200 mV
Density
1.100 → 0.990
Duration
7-30 days
Solution with Nebula
NFB Bioreactors provides advanced sensing and control for wine fermentation:
- Continuous monitoring of dissolved O₂, density, temperature and pH.
- Historical record of each fermentation to compare harvests and protocols.
- Greater confidence in deciding critical points in the process.
- Objective data for natural wine, carbonic maceration and inoculated.
- Reproducible protocols between crops and tanks.
- OriginBlok® Certified with audited evidence of origin and process.
From physical process to differentiation
The conceptual sequence that turns every fermentation into a verifiable asset.
Physical process
The actual fermentation inside the NFB® bioreactor.
Data
Continuous sensing capturing temperature, pH, ORP, CO₂ and dissolved oxygen.
Knowledge
Historical analytics and batch comparison to learn what works.
Reproducibility
Standardized protocols that can be repeated batch after batch.
Evidence
Immutable records of origin, transformation and mass balance.
Traceability
Verifiable chain of custody with OriginBlok®.
Differentiation
Data-backed origin stories for premium buyers.
Traceability with OriginBlok®
OriginBlok® seals the history of each batch: grape, fermentation, parameters and cell density, as verifiable evidence.
- Verifiable evidence of origin and transformation
- Continuity of information between actors in the chain
- Downloadable QR certificate with Nebula Score®
- Direct integration with NFB
Paso 1
GPS Vineyard
Paso 2
Vintage
Paso 3
NFB Fermentation
Paso 4
QR
Paso 5
Blockchain
Paso 1
GPS Vineyard
Paso 2
Vintage
Paso 3
NFB Fermentation
Paso 4
QR
Paso 5
Blockchain
Recommended equipment
Choose the NFB that fits your vineyard or winery:
NFB Essential®
Basic control for natural fermentation
From USD $8,950 EXW
Nebula Fermentation® control system + Nebula OriginBlok® validation. Includes hardware (60 liter Pilot Reactor in 304 stainless steel), firmware, software and FAT tests. Make to order project with 50% advance. SAT testing, commissioning, on-site training and other capabilities are priced separately.
- GPS
- Altitude
- Timestamp
- Temperature
- pH
- ORP
NFB Insight®
Complete monitoring: dissolved O₂ + density
From USD $16,950 EXW
Nebula Fermentation® control system + Nebula OriginBlok® validation. Includes hardware (60 liter Pilot Reactor in 304 stainless steel), firmware, software and FAT tests. Make to order project with 50% advance. SAT testing, commissioning, on-site training and other capabilities are priced separately.
- Essential® +
- CO₂
- O₂ dissolved
- Load cells
- Temp. car
- Recirculation
NFB Signature®
Research: wild vs inoculated fermentation
From USD $69,950 EXW
Nebula Fermentation® control system + Nebula OriginBlok® validation. Includes hardware (60 liter Pilot Reactor in 304 stainless steel), firmware, software and FAT tests. Make to order project with 50% advance. SAT testing, commissioning, on-site training and other capabilities are priced separately.
- Insight® +
- Active Cell Density (ACD)
- Total Cell Density (TCD)
- Real-time feasibility analysis
- End of fermentation prediction
Frequently asked questions
Does OriginBlok work for natural wines without additives?
Yes. It records spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts and O₂ and density parameters, generating evidence of the natural process.
How is it related to designation of origin?
The Nebula certificate complements the DO with GPS, fermentation parameters and volume, facilitating audits.
Can I link it to a bottle label?
Yes. The QR can be printed on a label, technical sheet or batch. The buyer scans and sees full traceability.
Does the NFB price include the fermenter tank?
Yes. The published prices include the Nebula Fermentation® control system + Nebula OriginBlok® validation, hardware (60 liter Pilot Reactor in 304 stainless steel), firmware, software and FAT tests. The project is make to order with 50% advance payment. SAT testing, commissioning, on-site training and other capabilities are priced separately.
Can I use the same NFB for coffee, cocoa and wine?
Each unit is configured and optimized for a crop. Although the platform is the same, the parameters, sensors and algorithms are specific for coffee, cocoa or wine.
What happens if I don't have connectivity on the farm?
NFB saves data locally and syncs when there is WiFi/LTE connectivity. Offline mode ensures that no readings are lost.
How is the Nebula Score calculated?
It is an algorithmic metric from 0 to 100 based on parameter consistency, traceability, regulatory compliance and post-fermentation data.
Want to certify your wine fermentation?
Schedule a demo and we'll show you how NFB brings data and evidence to your process.