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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Exploring Red Wine Aging: Comparative Analysis of Cellar and Sea Underwater Aging on Chemical Composition and Quality.

Nicola Mercanti, Ylenia Pieracci, Monica Macaluso, Massimo Fedel, Francesco Brazzarola, Fabrizio Palla, Piero Giorgio Verdini, Angela Zinnai

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  4. Red Wine Aging Techniques in Spring Water.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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  5. Innovative Applications of High Hydrostatic Pressure in Winemaking.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2025
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Nicola MercantiDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Ylenia PieracciDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0993-7946
Monica MacalusoDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7075-4252
Massimo FedelIFN CNR: Istituto di Fotonica e Nanotecnolgie, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Trasea 7, 35131 Padova, Italy.
Francesco BrazzarolaAntares Vision.I., Via del Ferro 16, 25039 Travagliato, Italy.
Fabrizio PallaINFN Pisa Section, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, 56127 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6361-438X
Piero Giorgio VerdiniEuropean Organization for Nuclear Research Espl. des Particules 1, 1211 Meyrin, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-0042-9507
Angela ZinnaiDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy.

Funding

Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of European Union 101007979
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aging process of wine is influenced by various factors, including the presence of oxygen, the temperature, and the storage conditions. While oxygen can have both positive and negative effects on wine quality, temperature fluctuations during storage can impact its chemical composition. This study has investigated the aging of Merlot and Sangiovese wines under traditional cellar conditions and underwater, exploring the influence of storage parameters on their chemical evolution. Analyzing parameters such as temperature, pressure, and chemical composition, the research revealed subtle but significant changes in the wines over time. Both wines showed a gradual reduction in total phenols, anthocyanins, non-flavonoid compounds, and total sulfur dioxide, irrespective of the storage conditions. Preliminary findings suggested that aging wine underwater does not induce significant alterations in its fundamental characteristics compared to traditional cellar aging. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of wine aging processes and highlight the importance of storage conditions in preserving wine quality. Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complexities of underwater aging and its broader implications for wine production.

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anthocyaninsphenolsrefinementTDLASthermodynamic analysis

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PMID38928754
PMCPMC11202423

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