When making wine if I am filtering my wine do i need to add kieselsol and chitosan?

Question

When making wine if I am filtering my wine do i need to add kieselsol and chitosan?

Answer 1

fining the wine prior to flitering will speed up the filtering process, the pads will not be clogged with as much sediment after fining.

Answer 2

http://www.homebrewing.org/LQ-Super-Klee...

Adding fining agents when filtering is optional but advised. It will help to clarify your wine and allow for a smoother filter session.