http://www.yfilling.com/blog/wp-content/ uploads/white_wine_and_glass.jpg Fining agents are extremely common in the wine industry, and are used to clarify wine, control browning caused by oxidation, and improve overall stability of the finished wine. Animal proteins have often been used, however, with recent knowledge…
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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,…
Can White Wine have Health Benefits Comparable to Red Wine?: The Maceration of White Wines
It is well documented that red wine has certain properties which provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Polyphenols in particular, which are concentrated in the skins and seeds, provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and act as antioxidants which act…
Applying Oak Extracts to Grape Vines: A Novel Approach to Producing Oak-Style Wines?
For today’s post, we will set out to examine a paper published in March of this year in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry regarding the aroma of wine and possible viticulture techniques for altering aroma of varietal wines.…