Microwave-assisted maceration and stems addition in Bonarda grapes: effects on wine chemical composition and sensory properties over two vintages
AIM: Bonarda, the second red grape variety in Argentina, produces high yields per hectare generating, in several cases, wines with low levels of quality compounds.
Development of a new commercial phenolic analysis method for red grapes
Grape phenolic content is an important quality factor that influences the appearance and mouthfeel of premium red wines.
Evaluation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains from honey by-products by their performance as starters in the wine industry
AIM: Recent studies on yeast ecology of non-oenological niches have highlighted the ability of some Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts to ferment grape must [1]
Influence of different strains of lab on quality of catarratto wine produced in sicily
AIM: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Oenococcus oeni species is worldwide used as starter for malolactic fermentation [1, 2].
Influence of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Oenococcus oeni strains on sensory profile of sicilian nero d’avola wine after malolactic fermentation.
AIM: Malolactic fermentation is a process of decarboxylation of L-malic acid into L-lactic acid and carbon dioxide that leads to deacidification, modification of odors and flavors of wines [1]
Management of varietal thiols in white and rosé wines using biotechnical tools
The present study evaluates the effect of prefermentative maceration enzymes and yeast autolysate on the concentration of conjugated precursors and volatile thiols, respectively.Sauvignon blanc and Merlot grapes underwent skin-contact maceration with or without pectolytic enzymes, for the production of white and rosé wines
High pressure homogenization of fermentation lees: acceleration of yeast autolysis and evolution of white wine during sur-lies ageing
AIM: High pressure technologies represent a promising alternative to thermal treatments for improving quality and safety of liquid foods.
Exploring the resistance of non-Saccharomyces wine yeasts to dehydration-rehydration processes
AIM: The use of non-Saccharomyces (NS) yeasts in multi-starter fermentations with S. cerevisiae is a trend in the wine industry, but the number of strains commercially available in a powder formulation, such as active dry yeasts (ADY), is still limited.
Effect of the addition of polysaccharides extracted for grape pomace and must on sensory and chemical composition of white wines
AIM: The objective of this work is to study the effect of the addition of polysaccharides extracted for grape pomace by-products and musts on sensory and chemical composition of white wines. Much of the waste obtained in the wine sector is not used, and they can have some valuable compounds, such as the polysaccharides (PS).
Are my bubbles shrinking? A deeper look at oxygen desorption in wine
In the past decade, there has been an increasing amount of work dedicated to understanding micro-oxygenation in wine.
Effect of grape polysaccharides on the volatile composition and aromatic profile of Viura wines
AIM: Many research studies have analyzed the effect of polysaccharides in the aromatic composition of white wines.
Effect of different winemaking techniques and grape variety on chemo-sensory parameters of white wines
AIM: Study the chemical and sensory parameters of fifty commercial white wines elaborated with different techniques (fermented in oak barrel and aged on lees (FB+AL); aged on lees (AL); and without aging (WA)) and different grape varieties (Verdejo, Sauvignon blanc and Godello).
Microwave treatment of grapes: effect on the must and red wine polysaccharide composition
AIM: The application of microwaves (MW) to the grape is a technique to reduce the contact time with pomace because it allows to break the cell walls of the berry.
Under-vine cover crop: effect over glycosidic aroma precursors of Vitis vinifera L. Cv Syrah
AIM: Volatile compounds joint to aromatic precursors form the aroma of grape must that will provide a characteristic aroma to the wine.
The role and quantification of vitamins in wine: what do we know?
AIM: Vitamins are essential compounds to numerous organisms, including yeasts, and appear highly significant during winemaking processes.
Aroma composition of mono-varietal white wines for the production of Custoza
AIM: The appellation “Bianco di Custoza” or “Custoza”, born in 1971, is one of the oldest white wines Protected Designation of Origin in Italy.
Chemical and sensory diversity of regional Cabernet-Sauvignon wines
AIM: To investigate chemical and sensory drivers of regional typicity of Cabernet Sauvignon from different geographical regions of Australia.
Proanthocyanin composition in new varieties from monastrell
AIM: Proanthocyanidins are responsible in an important way for positive aspects in wines, such as body and color stability in red wines, but they are also responsible for sensory characteristics that can be negative for their quality when found in excessive concentrations.
Fluorescence spectroscopy with xgboost discriminant analysis for intraregional wine authentication
AIM: This study aimed to use simultaneous measurements of absorbance, transmittance, and fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (A-TEEM) combined with chemometrics as a rapid method to authenticate wines from three vintages within a single geographical indication (GI) according to their subregional variations
Use of membrane ultrafiltration technology to achieve protein stabilisation of white wine
AIM: Proteins in white wine can cause cloudiness or haze after bottling, which consumers may consider an indicator of poor quality. . As a consequence, winemakers often use bentonite, a clay-based material that binds protein, to remove proteins and achieve protein stabilisation. However, removing bentonite from wine after treatment can result in a 3-10% loss of wine (1)…