edge® digital pH meter for wine kit delivers precision while offering simplicity and versatility in a sleek design.
Upgrade to the Hanna edge® wine pH kit for professional winemakers. The HI2020W allows you to add a conductivity probe and a dissolved oxygen probe to give you full versatility. Fast results, ultra-accurate, hassle-free analysis.
•Complete meter kit for measuring pH in wine.
•CAL Check™ feature ensures the accuracy of the meter.
•Great for professional and home winemakers.
The Importance of pH in Wine Making
The pH of wine is important to determine because it will affect the quality of the final product in terms of taste, color, oxidation, chemical stability and other factors. Generally in winemaking, the higher the pH reading, the lower amount of acidity in the wine. Three important factors in determining the pH of wine include the ratio of malic acid to tartaric acid, the amount of potassium, and the total amount of acid present. Most wines optimally have a pH between 2.9 and 4.0, with values differing based on the type of wine. Values above pH 4.0 indicate that the wine may spoil quickly and be chemically unstable. Lower pH values allow the wine to stay fresher for a longer period and retain its original color and flavor. High pH wine is more likely to breed bacteria and become unsuitable to drink. For finished white wines, the ideal pH is between pH 3.00 and pH 3.30, while the final pH for red wine is ideally between pH 3.40 and pH 3.50. The optimal pH before the fermentation process is between pH 2.9 and pH 4.0.