902 Enterprise Way STE M, Napa, CA, United States of America, 94558

http://www.juclasusa.com

707-259-1877

juclas.usa@vason.it

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Join the Juclas USA team!

As part of our expansion in the region we are looking for a motivated Business Development Specialist or Outside Salesperson responsible for developing new business in the California North Coast wine region. We are seeking individuals with great sales skills and self-motivation who can serve as the face of the Vason Group, promoting our premier range of products and equipment to wineries. The role demands a deep understanding of the market and industry products/equipment, paired with excellent communication skills.

If you have a background in the wine industry and a solid history in technical sales, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly skilled team and make a significant difference in the field. To apply, email your resume to juclas.usa@vason.it

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Auroras®: Bringing Together Products from JUCLAS and Enologica Vason

Auroras® is a brand by VASONGROUP that brings together some products from JUCLAS and Enologica Vason.

The goal of these products is to decrease the impact of winemaking practice in wine while respecting and enhancing the raw material.

Auroras® is the answer to new consumer trends, to the need for transparency and responsibility of both the customer and new European and international regulations.


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SMARTGUM® by ENOLOGICA Vason - A game-changer for winemakers

SMARTGUM® by ENOLOGICA VASON is not just another Gum Arabic. It's a game-changer for winemakers. Developed in 2019, this high-quality gum, sourced from Acacia verek, is a levorotatory gum that can produce the perception of sweetness and volume and provide colloidal protection while reducing astringency.

But what truly sets SMARTGUM® apart is that it does not contain sulfur dioxide, making it an ideal choice for organic wine production. Our exclusive patented “SMART” process also ensures that this 100% long-chain Gum Arabic is completely filterable.

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Acacia Senegal - Levorotatory Characteristics: color stabilization, roundness Related products: ICON®GUM, ARABAN®SPRAY DRY, ARABAN®SUPER, SMARTGUM®


Acacia Seyal - dextrorotatory Characteristics: synergy for stability, roundness, filterability Related products: EV GUM, ARABAN®JUCLAS, VASONGROUP’s equipment division, offers a state-of-the-art dosing system called DOSARABAN®, designed for the precise application and dosing of VASON’s Gum Arabic products. Over several developments since its market introduction, DOSARABAN® has evolved into one of the most precise systems available in the wine industry. It features an accurate control system developed by JUCLAS, utilizing ultrasound measurement to cross-check flow and ensure perfect dosing. Its electronic system precisely injects Gum Arabic solutions and CMC, designed to work downstream of microfiltration systems in bottling and packaging lines. This system empowers winemakers, making dosing more accurate and user-friendly than ever.

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Contact your local VASON and JUCLAS USA representative at (707) 259-1877 or Terry.Dewane@vason.it for more product information.

The X-PRO® Process Enhances the Identity of Your Wine

X-PRO® is a revolutionary research program developed by Enologica Vason. The project aims on adding value to the wine’s character while preserving and enhancing the natural fining and evolution process. No chemical substances and no additives, but the idea of using the natural and well-known ability of the micro-organisms of the wine to stabilize and improve the wine’s quality. This process includes a completely new lysis procedure that preserves entirely the yeast’s characteristics, the production is run at a very low temperature in a vacuum system without any enzymes addition.

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Georgetta Dane Has Joined Juclas USA, a Division of the Vason Group

Napa, California, November 3, 2023. Juclas USA, a division of the Vason Group, is pleased to announce that Georgetta Dane has accepted the position of Technical Sales Manager, effective November 1, 2023.

In her role Georgetta will be covering the Central Coast of California focusing the company’s enology and equipment products. Georgetta brings over 20 years of winemaking experience to the position. As a winemaker she offers a deep level of hands-on wine knowledge, as well as leadership experience from roles with Golden State Vintners and most recently at The Wine Group. Georgetta holds a Master’s Degree in Fermentation Science as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science.

About the Vason Group: VASONGROUP is a family-owned company committed to the research and development of enological products and equipment. Based in Verona, Italy, the company’s divisions include Juclas and Enologica Vason with world-wide offices in over 8 countries.

For more information, please contact Terry Dewane at 707-660-9530 or terry.dewane@vason.it

In a joint communique issued today, Dr. Richard Jones PhD, Founder and President of Canadian wine industry innovator, AromaLoc Inc., together with JU.CLA.S Srl (“JUCLAS”) CEO, Alessandro Angilella, and VASON GROUP Chairperson, Albano Vason, announced a new strategic alliance between JUCLAS and AromaLoc.

AromaLoc signs global licensing deal with Verona, Italy-based wine industry innovator, JU.CLA.S Slr ("JUCLAS")

In Pursuit of Clarity: The Benefits of Flotation for Juice Clarification

Juice clarification is a critical step in the process of crafting a quality white or rosé grape wine. This step reduces the amount of suspended solids in the juice before fermentation. If the juice contains high levels of suspended solids, it can lead to harmful effects on wine quality.

Reduction of suspended solids prior to fermentation should typically occur quickly while trying to minimize the amount of juice lost during the process. Traditionally, winemakers chill tanks to allow cold-settling of the juice and simply rack the clear juice off the solids. This process is time-consuming and requires high levels of energy.

On the other hand, the Juclas Flotation technology (reverse settling) provides an alternative option for winemakers to speed up the settling and clarification process while also providing many added benefits. It is a proven technique in other liquid processing industries such as apple, cranberry and orange juice.

The successful flotation process for juice clarification in winemaking relies on the intricate interplay of technology, adjuvants, and various factors. High-quality adjuvants, including enzymes, bentonite, and proteinaceous fining agents, are essential. They work harmoniously to aggregate and eliminate suspended solids from the juice, a crucial step towards achieving clarity.

Ensuring the juice is free from pectin before flotation is also imperative. Pectin is a natural component found in fruits that can induce haze or cloudiness in wine.


Logan Fleming, Technical Sales Manager at Juclas USA, explains, "It's all about positive and negative charges at the molecular level. However, these charges aren't always evenly balanced, and flotation works best when they are. Enzyme selection is critical in cutting pectin chains to gain a balanced charge in the juice medium."

Experience-driven recommendations underscore using specific technology and products like FLOTTOZIMA PLUS during the juice stage. This inclusion amplifies the efficacy of the flotation process, encapsulating the experience and know-how of Juclas' Flotation Technology and Vason's Adjuvants.

Precise timing and temperature control facilitate the seamless separation of solids from the juice, and selecting the best adjuvant, MASTERVIN COMPACT is vital. Bentonite and protein-based fining agents are incorporated into the tank, necessitating adept distribution.

Whether introduced in-line or through the flotation system's saturation chamber, gas injection creates bubbles that delicately lift the solids. The variables of pressure and gas quantity become conduits of optimization. Their meticulous adjustment and control refine the orchestration of the flotation process, unveiling its full potential.

The most significant advantages of using flotation for juice clarification are energy and time savings. Fleming points out, "With flotation, you can clarify up to 25,000 gallons of unchilled juice in an hour, compared to the 24-48 hours needed for static sedimentation. This means you're ready to do a juice panel and inoculate 3-4 hours after the press cycle ends, all while reducing losses by more than 50%."

Flotation time is directly correlated to the speed of the Juclas EASYFLOAT pump, which dictates the formation of flocs and their ascent to the top of the tank. The turbidity is periodically measured during batch flotation to ensure the highest clarity and minimal juice loss. When executed correctly, juice loss is only around 1% compared to the 10% seen with static sedimentation and can remove up to 85% of the grape's natural yeast and its associated microbial risk.

At the end of the flotation process, and as desired clarity is achieved, the clarified juice is gently transferred, also known as reversed racking.

These facets intricately weave together, influencing the success of the flotation process. Each factor contributes to the art of juice clarification in winemaking, a process guided by experience, technological know-how, and high-quality adjuvants.

Juclas USA provides experienced support readily available during the harvest season to guide winemakers in their quest for clarity and quality. To learn more about juice clarification, Juclas' Flotation Technology and Vason's Adjuvants, contact Logan Fleming at 707-400-3911 or logan.fleming@vason.it. Visit our website JUCLAS USA Inc.

JUCLAS USA Has Expanded Our Capacity

We have expanded our offices and warehouse capacity to provide faster and more efficient service to our valued customers.  Our enological technologies and fermentation products, such as Gas Management, Floatation and Yeast Rehydration technologies, and Araban®, AMAR04®, Icon Gum®, Mastervin Compact® and Premium Whisky Lattone®, are now available at the new address, 902 Enterprise Way, Suite M, Napa, CA 94558.

To learn more about JUCLAS USA wine technologies and VASON products, place an order, or schedule a service, please contact us at 707-259-1877 or juclas.usa@vason.it. We look forward to serving you from our new location.

Juclas USA, VASON Group – Strategic Market Expansion

Juclas USA is excited to announce the expansion of its operations to better serve our customers in the wine and beverage industries. In addition to distributing VASON’s flagship products, such as Araban®, AMAR04®, Icon®, Gum Mastervin®, Compact and Premium®, and Whisky Lattone, we are moving to a new office and warehouse in Napa, CA. This expansion will enable us to provide faster and more efficient service to our valued customers. The new address is 902 Enterprise Way, Suite M, Napa, CA 94558.

To learn more about Juclas USA wine technologies and VASON products, place an order, or schedule a service, please contact Juclas USA at juclas.usa@vason.it or 707-259-1877. We look forward to serving you from our new location.

About Juclas USA

JUCLAS USA is the US branch of the VASON Group, Italy’s leading supplier of ingredients and equipment for the wine and beverage industries. Our Napa location offers unparalleled proprietary products, adjuvants, equipment, and service to the US market. Our ingredients, equipment, and services resulting from cutting-edge technologies focused on qualitative improvements that translate into user-friendly solutions. Our mission is to share the expertise accumulated over 50+ years, providing winemakers with the most innovative solutions with outstanding customer service.

Easyferm® Advantages and Benefits

Easyferm® and its many advantages.

A versatile plant that allows you to optimize rehydration and yeast pre-conditioning operations, minimizing the risk of fermentation arrests.

The system therefore allows to obtain clean fermentation, maintaining a clear expression of the yeast and wine characteristics, cost control and automatic control of the inocule and pied de cave.

The Easyferm® and its benefits.

A system that makes it possible to optimize yeast rehydration and preconditioning operations, minimizing the risk of fermentation arrests.

The system thus allows for clean fermentation, maintaining a clear expression of yeast and wine characteristics, cost containment and control of inoculation and pied de cuve automatically.

About

JU.CLA.S. 
The Beating Heart of Oenological Innovation.


JUCLAS was established in 1990 based on an idea of the owners of the VASONGroup. It arose out of the need to find important and safe plant solutions to the problems involving the food and beverage industries and in particular the winemaking sectors.

JUCLAS is a young company, with a sizable R&D department, which designs and creates innovative technologies with special attention to those aspects related to qualitative improvement that translates to green and user friendly solutions.


Today the VASONGroup can be considered a leader in its sector as many of its process-control techniques presented on an industrial scale have already become standard use in wineries. Two of the most notable illustrations are the clarification by the means of flotation, which was first adapted and performed by the VASONGroup in 1992 & the tartaric stabilization of wines by means of ionic separation on membranes otherwise known as the electrodialysis technique.


In 2015 JUCLAS USA was founded as the United States branch of the VASONGroup. Located in Napa California, we offer the same unparalleled winemaking adjuvants and equipment the group has been offering for 50+ years worldwide.

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Contact List

Title Name Email Phone Extension
Sales Director USA Terry Dewane terry.dewane@vason.it 707-660-9530
Technical Equipment Sales Manager Logan Fleming logan.fleming@vason.it 707-400-3911
Office Manager Kelsey Lucas kelsey.lucas@vason.it 707-501-7801

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JUCLAS USA, Inc. 902 Enterprise Way STE M, Napa CA United States of America 94558

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