Wine archeochemistry: a multiplatform analytical approach to chemically profile shipwreck wines
The Cape of Storms (also known as Cape of Good Hope) is renowned for harbouring a multitude of shipwrecks due to the inherent treacherous coastline and blistering storms.
Yeast interactions in chardonnay wine fermentation: impact of different yeast species using ultra high resolution mass spectrometry
During alcoholic fermentation, when yeasts grow simultaneously, they often do not coexist passively and in most cases interact with each others
Shades of shading: chemical and sensory evaluation of riesling grown under various shading techniques
Sun exposure is needed for balanced grape ripening and sugar accumulation but is also one of the main drivers for a premature Riesling ageing
Red wine oxidation: oxygen consumption kinetics and high resolution uplc-ms analysis
Oxygen is playing a major role in wine ageing and conservation. Many chemical oxidation reactions occur but they are difficult to follow due to their slow reaction times
Whole bunch fermentation: adding complexity, or just making ‘green’ wine?
Certain grape varieties contain negligible levels of isobutyl methoxypyrazine (IBMP) in grapes. However, it has long been known that grape stems
Kinetic investigations of the sulfite addition on flavanols
Sulfonated monomeric and dimeric flavan-3-ols are recently discovered in wine and proved to have great importance in understanding wine chemistry and quality [1, 2].
Winemaking options for the improvement of the attributes of the wines from grapes with different oenological potential and sanitary status
The aim of this work was to study winemaking alternatives that will optimize the quality of the Tannat wines, taking advantage of the grape’s oenological potential.
Improvement of non-Saccharomyces yeast dominance during must fermentation by using spontaneous mutants resistant to SO2, EtOH and high pressure of CO2
AIM: A genetic study of four wine T. delbrueckii strains was done. Spore clones free of possible recessive growth‐retarding alleles with enhanced resistance to winemaking stressing conditions were obtained from these yeasts. METHODS: The genetic marker of resistance to cycloheximide (cyhR) allows easy monitoring of the new mutants obtained from these yeasts.
Microwaves, an auxiliary tool to improve red wine quality in warm climates
AIM Current winery efforts in Spanish warm climate regions, as Andalusia, are aimed at red wine production in spite of sub-optimal climatological conditions
Identification of γ-nonalactone precusor in Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes
Wine flavor results on complexes interactions of odorous components, which come from different aromatic families like esters, thiols, aldehydes, pyrazines or lactones.
Use of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (ML PrimeTm) to improve malolactic fermentation of catarratto wine subjected to long post-fermentative maceration.
AIM: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum species is wordwide used as starter for malolactic fermentation [1,2]. For the first time, in the present study, the use of L. plantarum (ML PrimeTM, Lallemand wine) to produce white wines with post-fermentative maceration extended until 60 days has been investigated.
Assay of distinct modes of polysaccharidases dosage in vinification with cv. Malbec. Effects on microbiological evolution, color and skin depletion
In the maceration stage of winemaking, enzymes can be used to degrade the polysaccharides present in the cell walls and middle sheets, and thus facilitate the extraction of juice and the release of polyphenols and aroma precursors retained in the grape skins.
Effects of yeast product addition and fermentation temperature on lipid composition and sensory of pinot noir wines
AIM: Firm tissues of grapes and yeast are the major sources of lipids in wine.
Effect of microwave maceration and SO2 free vinification on volatile composition of red wines
This study evaluates the effect of microwave treatment in grape maceration on the content of free and glycosidically bound varietal compounds) of must and wine and on the overall aroma of wines produced in the presence and absence of SO2.
Tannin potential and molecular toasting in cooperage: a tool to modulate fruity expression of red wine
AIM: Oak wood play traditionally a huge role in making fine red wines. During wine maturation, barrel yields some of its constituents to the wine and leads to the improvement of its quality, contributing to richness and complexity [1].
Evaluation of the impact of different amelioration techniques on the chemical composition and sensory characteristics of smoke impacted wines
AIM: The increasing incidences of wildfires in wine grape growing regions pose a significant risk. Persistent exposure to smoke can compromise the quality and value of wine grapes and adversely affect wines made from smoke exposed grapes.
Sustainable wine industry challenge: optimised cork powder us new sustainable fining agent to remove negative volatile phenols
AIM: Cork, the bark of Quercus suber L. is a natural, renewable, sustainable, and biodegradable raw material, representing an abundant and cheap source of raw material. Portugal is the major cork producer (185,000 tons) processing about three-quarters of the world’s cork, generating up to 25 wt % of cork dust as a by-product.
The anthocyanin profile of galician endangered varieties. A tool for varietal selection
AIM: The current loss of genetic grapevine diversity is mainly due to the reduced number of varieties used for making wine. A way of preserved endangered varieties is the establishment of germplasm banks.
Winemaking processes discrimination by using qNMR metabolomics
AIM: Metabolomics in food science has been increasingly used over the last twenty years. Among the tools used for wine, qNMR has emerged as a powerful tool to discern wines based on environmental factors such as geographical origin, grape variety and vintage (Gougeon et al., 2019a).
Monitoring the tawny port wine aging process using precision enology
AIM: Tawny Port wine is produced in the Douro Demarcated Region by blending several fortified wines in different aging stages. During the aging process in small wood barrels, the red wine color progressively develops into tawny, medium tawny, or light tawny.