Phenolic compounds, which are found in grapes, can significantly influence the aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, color, and overall quality of a wine. These compounds are found naturally in grapes, however can also be synthesized throughout the fermentation and aging processes. As…
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The Effect of Water Deficits on Anthocyanin and Tannin Concentrations of Merlot Grapes
http://blog.selenewines.com/wp-content/ uploads/2009/09/Bare-Merlot-vine.jpg Flavonoids in grapes, particularly anthocyanins and tannins, have great impact on the quality of wines, specifically in the areas of color and astringency. The composition of these compounds in grapes depends on many factors, including grape variety, water…
The Effect of Long-Term Organic Compost Treatment On Soil and Grape Quality
Composting has been shown to increase soil quality by increasing organic matter and altering concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous, as well as changing bulk density, porosity, and water holding capacity. These changes could be beneficial for soil conservation, particularly in…
The Economic Effect of Climate Change on Viticulture
Regardless of what you believe is the cause, global warming and climate change is occurring. Depending upon where one looks around the globe, climate change affects specific areas of the world differently. Specifically, in regards to wine and viticulture in…