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  New edition of the OIV Awards

  The call for applications for the OIV Awards 2024 is now open.

  Authors, Publishing Houses from all countries, you may submit their publications relating to Vine and Wine to the OIV Awards new edition until the 28th February 2024.

  Published on: 09/18/2023

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  The kinetics of acetaldehyde concentration during AF: does it depend on temperature?

  The compound acetaldehyde has complex synthesis kinetics since it accumulates during the growth phase and is consumed by yeast during the stationary phase, as well as evaporating (low boiling point...

  Published on: 09/18/2023

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  Grape varieties and wine-growing regions most at risk to drought

  Quantifying the grapevine xylem embolism resistance spectrum to identify varieties and regions at risk in a future dry climate

  Published on: 09/05/2023

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  Overview of the state of the global wine sector in 2022

  The objective of this discussion paper is to provide an overview of the state of the global wine sector in 2022 and discuss the effects of recent events on the wine trade’s development. First...

  Published on: 09/05/2023

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  ‘Stone fruit’ aroma nuances in white wines

  The sensory experience of wine aroma is challenging to study. Given the presence of numerous and trace level volatiles, the subtle aroma nuances involved, as well as the complexity of human odour p...

  Published on: 08/30/2023

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  Impact of harvest date on aroma compound composition must and wine

  Choice of harvest date can modulate the aroma intensity of herbaceous/vegetal, fresh fruit and cooked fruit nuances, thus helping the winemaker to produce wine of different styles and balance. Rela...

  Published on: 08/30/2023

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  The first Sparkling Wine Forum, 2023 edition, was a success

  The organizers EFFEVENT and their Italian partner VINIDEA take stock of the first Sparkling Wine Forum (an event under the patronage of the OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine) held a...

  Published on: 08/01/2023

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  Do you measure the color of wine with the classic method at 420, 520 and 620 nm?

  But are you sure that the information you get is useful for evaluating the color and making the right decisions?

  Color is increasingly important in the evaluation of wines; it is one of the main characteristics capable of influencing consumers' purchasing decisions, especially for rosé and sparkling wines. F

  Published on: 07/19/2023

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  Climate change and harvest time

  SMΔRT ANALYSIS: rapid monitoring on grapes and in-fermentation control to maintain high quality levels

  With this article we aimed to focus on the growing problems caused by climate change regarding the management of grape ripening and harvest time decision as a result of rapidly rising temperatures,...

  Published on: 07/10/2023

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  Summary of Resolution adopted in 2023 by the 21st General Assembly of the OIV

  The 21st General Assembly of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on July 9, 2023 in Jerez, Spain, adopted 18 resolutions. Below is a summary of the adopted resolutions.

  Published on: 07/06/2023

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  New technical solutions to reduce water stress in vineyards

  IN+VITE project presented at Enoforum Italia 2023

  The project was presented during Enoforum Italia 2023. The main goal is to develop new vineyard management systems that can solve some of the most important problems of hillside viticulture in Emil...

  Published on: 07/05/2023

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  Validation of an additive to replace sulfites in rosé wines

  A research team from the Rancho la Merced Center of IFAPA together with the Universities of Seville, Cadiz and Bordeaux has obtained a new antioxidant and antimicrobial compound called ST99 for use...

  Published on: 06/28/2023

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  Scientific review on the biological quality of vineyard soils and the impact of viticultural practices

  Soil quality and good soil management are the best tools to move towards an ecological and economically sustainable viticulture. The IFV has just published a comprehensive 16-page article that revi...

  Published on: 06/28/2023

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  Agri Data Value : smart farming in vineyards against spring frost and diseases

  AgriDataValue aims to establish itself as a "Game Changer" in the digital transformation of Smart Farming and agri-environmental monitoring, and to strengthen competitiveness and fair income by int...

  Published on: 06/27/2023

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  Active dry yeast to produce round red wines with soft and balanced tannins

  New direct inoculation yeast for red wine production

  There is a growing consumer demand for fruity and smooth red wines. This is why Fermentis proposes for the next vintage an innovative yeast, SafÅ’no™ FV 19, which reduces the perception of gre...

  Published on: 06/19/2023

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