The Macrowine 2025 congress, co-organised by the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the Laimburg Research Centre, was held in Bolzano (Italy) from 24 to 27 June 2025.
DOI of the book :
10.58233/macrowine2025
Chitosan is a natural polymer of β-D-linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units (1,2), that has only recently been approved by OIV for its use in winemaking to help with microbial control, metal chelation, clarification, and reducing contaminants.
Right after serving a sparkling wine into a glass, thousands of rising and bursting bubbles convey gas-phase CO2 and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the headspace above the champagne surface, thus progressively modifying the gaseous chemical space perceived by the consumer [1].
Winemaking grapes contain a diverse array of non-volatile precursors that become noticeable only after hydrolysis reactions or molecular rearrangements, during which aroma compounds are generated and released [1]. Among these, glycosidic precursors are the most abundant and play a key role in the development of wine aroma [2].
Climate change significantly impacts vine and grape physiology, leading to changes in wine composition, including reduced titratable acidity, elevated ethanol content, and higher pH levels [1].