Air quality data is regularly measured and analyzed in countries throughout the world, though in some cases there may be lapses in collection for various reasons, particularly for older dates when these measurements were not yet routinely taken. In order…
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Treatment of Grape Marc Using Earthworms Makes Winery Wastes More Suitable for Crop Fertilizer
This is the 100th post on The Academic Wino! I’m so excited to hit #100, and am looking forward to the next 100! For the 100th post, we’re going to get down and dirty…. We’ve covered winery wastes (grape marc)…
Are Copper Levels in Wine Safe for Human Consumption? Case Study: Croatia
It is well known that wine is composed of a complex matrix of chemical compounds, which vary widely depending upon the soil, pesticide or fungicide use, winemaking process, storage process, and other steps along the way. Metals may also be…
New Formulations of Fungicide May Alter Sensory Characteristics in White Wine
Fungicides are frequently used in viticulture to treat and prevent various diseases such grey mould (Botrytis cinerea), powdery mildew (Erisiphe necator), and downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). New formulations of fungicides are currently being tested to replace older, more controversial applications,…