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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Noble Rot Affects the Aromatic Composition and Quality of Amarone Wine
For certain wines, infections of the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) are sought after and desired. This “Noble Rot” refers to the stage of Botrytis cinerea infection that results in a positive impact on the quality of wines, most notably in…
Chestnut Wood as an Alternative to Oak Wood: Differences in Aromatic Potential
Nearly every single person reading this blog is well aware of the fact that fermenting and aging wine in oak barrels adds wood-specific sensory characteristics to the wine, which come from certain volatile chemicals in the wood interacting with the…
Creating a Healthier Wine: Influence of Winemaking Techniques on Phenolic Composition of Red Wine
As we’ve seen many times here on this blog and on many other sources, red wine is chock full of phenolic compounds that not only contribute to the sensory characteristics of the wine, but also provide numerous health benefits for…