(DBR) - SurePure, a South Africa-based firm involved in turbid liquid photopurification, has entered into an agreement to purify the products of Namaqua Wines.

Under the deal, SurePure will use its patented Turbulator technology to process Namaqua's grape juice concentrate, allowing winemakers to reduce or eliminate addition of chemical preservatives to the wine, which in-turn guarantees the wine's microbiological integrity.

Currently, the two firms are working on the optimal treatment for larger volumes of finish product.

Producing wines in the town of Vredendal in the Western Cape Province allows Namaqua Wines to offer unique wines with unique challenges.

Namaqua Wines production manager Len Knoetze said this diverse and contrasting terroir has bred a sense of adventure and ongoing innovation.

"Namaqua Wines pioneers unique and customer driven product ranges, created to serve the needs of wine lovers worldwide. So our use of SurePure's innovative purification technology makes perfect sense - we can guarantee better quality wines, with great shelf life without sacrificing flavor, color or stability precisely the combination of quality and innovation that has typified our existence," Knoetze added.

SurePure key account manager Neil Patterson said Namaqua is a real showcase for their technology for the wine industry.