Natural sparkling wine pétillant naturel: technological features and sensory profile
The article presents the results of a study on the technological features of producing sparkling wines of the Pétillant Naturel (Pet-Nat) type, made using the ancestral method from the Muscat Ottonel and Pinot Noir grape varieties.
Volatile compounds as indicators of terroir differentiation in Moldovan Feteasca Neagra wines
This study examined volatile compounds in Feteasca Neagra wines from seven vineyards across three PGI regions in Moldova using GC-IMS.
Innovative sparkling wines, traditional grape varieties and autochthonous yeasts: emerging trends for regional products diversification
Italy, like all the major vine-growing and wine-producing countries, has experienced a decline in wine export volumes in recent years.
Synergistic effect of fumaric acid and chitosan on the inhibition of malolactic fermentation
During wine storage and aging, microorganisms capable of degrading malic acid in an undesirable manner can proliferate.
The potential of new selection and indigenous grape varieties for sparkling wine production
In the context of climate change, it is essential to provide producers with alternatives based on local grape varieties capable of meeting modern quality and sustainability requirements.
Is your juice truly organic? An isotopic approach for certifying organic grape juice
The sustainability and authenticity of grape juice production have gained increasing attention, particularly regarding the environmental impact and health benefits of organic practices.
Evolution of astringency during the ripening of red grapes through the tribological astringency index
The phenolic composition of red grapes is one of the most important quality parameters.
Isolation of indigenous yeast strains from the Purcari and Trifești wine centers in the Republic of Moldova and evaluation of their impact on the quality of dry red wines
In the conducted research, 30 yeast strains from red grape varieties were isolated from the Purcari wine center, and 28 yeast strains from red grape varieties were isolated from the Trifești wine center in the Republic of Moldova.
Study of intramolecular distribution of hydrogen isotopes in ethanol depending on deuterium content of water and the origin of carbohydrates
The paper presents the results of consistently developing studies carried out in 2022-2024 on the distribution of deuterium 2H(D) in intracellular water of grapes and wine products, taking into account the influence of natural, climatic and technogenic factors using high-resolution quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy 2H(D)-qNMR.
About validation of a method for the determination of volatile compounds in spirituous beverages using contained ethanol as a reference substance
The paper proposes an algorithm for validating a modified internal standard method using ethyl alcohol contained in the test sample as a reference substance.
Influence of precipitation on the phenolic and isotopic composition of Vitis Vinifera red wines
This study investigates how precipitation from November to February during each harvest year, influence the phenolic and isotopic profiles of red wines, particularly focusing on trans-resveratrol, total phenolic compounds, and carbon and oxygen isotopes (¹³C/¹²C and ¹⁸O/¹⁶O).
Sustainability and resilience in the wine sector
Resilience and sustainability are two fundamental concepts in the sustainable development of the wine sector, being closely interconnected.
A new winemaking technology: fermentation, aging and bottling without added additives and preservatives
Auric infinity Technology introduces three new patented products designated for fermentation, aging and bottling without added additives and preservatives that have never been used in the winemaking industry.
Enhancing sustainability in viticulture through digital technologies: A case study from Smyrnakis winery
The integration of digital technologies in vineyard management offers substantial opportunities for enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and grape quality.
Water recharge before budbreak and/or deficit irrigation during summer: agronomic effects on cv. Tempranillo in the D.O. Ribera del Duero
The availability of water in the soil and the water status of the vineyard are proving to be determining factors for crop management in the current context of climatic variation
Mycotoxin accumulation and the possibilities of biological control of wine production quality
Against the background of climate change and the increasing impact of phytopathogenic agents of mycotic origin on the vine favors the appearance and toxicity of mycotoxins in wine.
Grapevine downy mildew development as affected by chitosan spray treatments and metabolomics implications
Chitosan has been shown to enhance grapevine tolerance toward downy mildew while reducing the environmental impact of traditional protection products.
Enhancing vineyard resilience: three years of weather-based disease modeling in Moldova’s precision viticulture
Due to ongoing climate change, managing vineyard diseases has become increasingly challenging in the Republic of Moldova.
GrapeBreed4IPM: A horizon Europe project for sustainable viticulture through multi-actor breeding and innovation
Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are among the greatest challenges of our time, and agriculture’s use of pesticides is a major driver.
The FEM grapevine crossbreeding program for resistance to the main ampelopathies: towards climate-resilient varieties
The technique of crossing, whether free or controlled, has always been a source of variability allowing the selection of new varieties with improved fitness.