actions

1. Analysis of the geographical distribution of wine by-products and their characteristics (01/09/04 - 28/02/05)

2. Extraction of the oil and tannin from the pips by working first on a laboratory scale (01/03/05 - 31/08/05).

3. Using the tannins obtained for tanning hides on pilot plant level (01/04/05 - 20/10/05)

4. Design and construction of a prototype for demonstration purposes (01/11/05 - 30/08/06)

5. Extracting the tanning component from the grape pips on a semi-industrial scale on the prototype. (01/09/05 - 28/02/07)

6. Industrial trials in tanning with the tanning extract, carrying out comparative studies with the current system.. (01/01/07 - 30/06/07)

7. Management of remaining waste products (01/09/05 - 28/02/07)

8. Dissemination activities. (01/09/04 - 31/08/07)

9. Co-ordination and sending of information to the European Commission (01/09/04 - 31/09/07)

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Gobierno de La Rioja La Alcoholera de Rioja, Ebro y Duero, S.A. SARCO AIICA Comercial Godó, S.L. Curtidos Lancina S.A. Villapana, S.P.A. Life Programme