Winemaking equipment

The version with a cooling jacket — control of maceration temperature, which is critical for colour and tannin quality. Two jacket designs: standard or S-shaped (cooling specifically the lower section, where the pulp is concentrated). Capacities range from 300 to 3,300 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel must tank is essential equipment for the maceration of crushed grapes before or during fermentation. The large rectangular manhole allows for convenient loading and unloading of the solid mass, whilst the floating lid keeps the surface airtight. Capacities range from 300 to 10,000 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The version with two cooling jackets (1,100–4,850 litres) — for large batches of mash where a larger heat exchange surface area is required. 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

Zottel’s largest range of cooled mash vats (5,150–10,000 litres) — three-jacket models for industrial-scale maceration. 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The version with a cooling jacket combines airtight storage with temperature control during maceration — a critical factor for colour and tannin quality. There are two jacket versions to choose from: standard or S-shaped (cooling the lower section specifically, where the pomace is concentrated). Capacities range from 300 to 3,300 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel sealed must container is designed for those who require airtight storage without oxygen exposure during the maceration/skin contact fermentation stage. It features a rectangular access hatch for convenient loading and unloading of the solid mass. Capacities range from 300 to 10,000 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

Version with two cooling jackets (1,100–4,850 litres) — for large batches of mash with airtight storage. 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

Zottel’s largest range of closed, cooled mash vessels (5,150–10,000 litres) — three jackets for industrial-scale maceration. 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel fermenter with a recirculation pump — the classic ‘pump-over’ method for red wines: the must circulates through the cap of pomace, maximising the extraction of colour and aroma without manual labour. A removable filter separates solid particles during pumping. Capacities range from 1,100 to 5,000 litres; 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel horizontal fermenter with motorised agitator offers fully automated maceration control: the control panel sets the intervals and direction of rotation of the blades, whilst the reverse function facilitates the unloading of the must. For wineries where stable, repeatable extraction without manual labour is essential. Capacities: 3,300–7,200 litres; 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel vinificator with plunger — a gentle, controlled punch-down process for high-quality red wines: a pneumatic cylinder submerges the cap of the must according to a set schedule, without exerting excessive mechanical pressure on the grapes. Optionally available with a pump and spray nozzle to combine submersion and remontage. Capacities 1,100–5,000 litres, 12-month warranty, manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel vinificator with an internal motorised stirrer — an alternative to plunger technology (8.3): continuous mechanical stirring of the must instead of periodic plunging. Capacities 2,000–5,000 litres, 12-month warranty, manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel horizontal transport container — with its compact design and welded base for forklift trucks — makes moving the product between sections of the winery simple and safe. Capacities range from 600 to 1,500 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

The Zottel open-top wheeled container — for moving goods manually where a forklift is not required. Capacities range from 200 to 1,500 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).

Zottel enclosed transport container on wheels — an airtight version for transporting wine without contact with the air. Capacities range from 200 to 1,500 litres, with a 12-month warranty; manufactured by Zottel d.o.o. (Slovenia).