Fining of Red Wines with Pomace Cell Wall Material: Effect on Wine Phenolic Composition

Fining is a winemaking technique used to remove unwanted wine components that affect clarification, astringency, color, bitterness, and aroma. One of the objectives of fining is often to reduce the wine tannin content due to its effect on wine astringency. Proteinaceous agents are commonly used with this objective, but problems related with their possible allergenic properties or the excessive enrichment of wine with proteins, which may cause stability and turbidity problems, have led to the search for new fining agents. In this way, the cell wall material from processed grape pomace could be a good alternative since it has a high affinity for tannins. In this work, the effect of cell wall material from processed pomace from Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the reduction of the phenolic content of red wines is studied and the results are compared with those obtained with commercial fining products. Also, the varietal effect due to the different composition of the cell wall material from these two varieties has been evaluated. The concentration and composition of wine anthocyanins and tannins, before and after the fining process, were analyzed by HPLC and their molecular mass distribution by SEC. The results showed that, at laboratory scale, pomace cell walls have a fining effect that exceeds that of most the protein-based fining agents, even when used at their highest recommended doses. The cell wall material significantly reduced the wine phenolic content, the reduction ranging from 48 to 68% for anthocyanins and from 44 to 64% for tannins, although varietal differences exist regarding the cell wall-binding capacity. Monastrell cell walls exhibited the highest capacity and could be used at much lower doses than those used in this study, reducing the formation of lees and the wine adsorbed on them. The results indicate that this material could be an appropriate alternative for protein-based fining agents in red wine and their use would avoid allergen-related effects.     

Quality of base and sparkling wines as influenced by the type of fining agent added pre-fermentation

A comparison of the effect on base wines of pre-fermentative clarification between a fining mixture (potassium caseinate, bentonite and cellulose microcrystalline) and bentonite was carried out. Fining agents were added to two grape juices from different cultivars: Macabeo and Parellada. These varietal wines are used for making sparkling wine within the appellation (certified brand of origin) Cava. Vinification was done in parallel on an industrial scale (100 000 l). The use of the fining mixture in grape juice made the fermentations more complete and gave wines with less browning ability, more foam stability time and a lower content of nitrogenous fraction, polyphenols and some volatile compounds than the wines treated with single bentonite. Sensorial analysis showed that the wines produced with the use of different fining agents had different organoleptic characteristics. In addition, the effect of fining agent added pre-fermentatively was observed on some components of sparkling wines.     

Performance of purified grape pomace as a fining agent to reduce the levels of some contaminants from wine

The quality of red wine depends on the absence of compounds which may affect its safety and/or stability such as ochratoxin A, biogenic amines and some metals and trace compounds. The presence of ochratoxin A in musts and wines is due to fungal contamination of the grapes and has been classified as a possible human carcinogen. Biogenic amines are formed by the microbiological decarboxylation of the corresponding amino acid precursors during the fermentation or ageing and storage, and, at high concentrations, they may induce adverse reactions in sensitive people. Trace elements may have both a nutritional and a toxic effect on health, but also can cause turbidity and stability problems. Their presence is affected mainly by natural factors such as soil mineral content and direct contact with tank surfaces and metallic tubing during winemaking. One of the best options to remove these compounds when present in excess in wine is fining. However, some fining agents commonly used may themselves present problems related with their allergenic properties or with their propensity to increase the protein content, which can cause turbidity problems. In an attempt to avoid such these problems, purified grape pomace was tested as a fining alternative since it has been seen to have a high capacity to reduce the astringency, turbidity and also the ochratoxin A content. The main aim of this work, therefore, was to study if this material can limit the presence of ochratoxin A, biogenic amines and metals and some trace elements in a Monastrell red wine, thus increasing the value and safety of this product.     

Improvement of winemaking process using pulsed electric fields at pilot-plant scale. Evolution of chromatic parameters and phenolic content of Cabernet Sauvignon red wines

The influence of the application of a continuous pulsed electric fields treatment (PEF treatment) to grape pomace on the evolution of colour and phenolic content of Cabernet Sauvignon red wines has been investigated. Wine from grape treated by PEF presented at the end of alcoholic fermentation higher colour intensity (CI), total polyphenol index (TPI) and total anthocyanic content (TAC) than control wine. This effect was observed even although maceration time for PEF wine was 48 h shorter than for control. Differences remained during malolactic fermentation and maturation. After 4 months of aging in bottle, CI, TPI and TAC of PEF wine were 38%, 22% and 11% higher respectively than the control. HPLC phenolic profiles of wines were qualitatively similar, without detecting a selective effect on any phenol. No significant differences in sensory attributes between wines were detected. Results indicate that PEF is a promising technology in red winemaking for reducing the maceration time and increasing colour and phenolic extraction.     

Evaluating potential alternatives to potassium caseinate for white wine fining: Effects on physicochemical and sensory characteristics

The use of potassium caseinate for wine fining can cause allergic reactions and must be included on wine bottle labels. The focus of this research was to determine if non-allergenic pea protein or polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) are possible alternatives for wine fining. Trials were performed to compare the effects of these potential fining agents on phenolic compounds, browning potential, turbidity and sensory attributes. The results indicate that flavonoid and non-flavonoid phenols decreased (p < 0.05) in the wines treated with potassium caseinate, pea protein, and PVPP. All fining agents decreased (p < 0.05) wine colour. Potassium caseinate was the most effective fining agent for reducing browning potential. Pea protein and potassium caseinate resulted in increased clarity of the final wines. No sensorial differences (p < 0.05) were detected among the wines prepared with the different fining agents. This study provides information that could be used to select an appropriate alternative to potassium caseinate.     

Effects of fining agents on trans-resveratrol concentration in wine

Resveratrol has been identified as a wine component related to moderate wine consumption and a reduction in serum cholesterol levels. Processes such as wine fining that result in loss of resveratrol during winemaking are therefore of interest, and led to these present studies. A number of agents were compared and were found to lower resveratrol levels in all wines to some extent. Results from two studies (1996 and 1997) are reported. The standard addition method was used in combination with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography to calculate resveratrol levels. In Study 1 (1996), recommended maximum levels of all fining agents (Level 3), bentonite, egg white, gelatin + kieselsol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP), lowered resveratrol levels significantly compared to controls (Level 0). Nevertheless, addition of fining agents at Level 0 resulted in resveratrol levels that were significantly higher than those at Level 3, but resveratrol levels in wine from Level 0 were not significantly different from Level 1. In Study 2 (1997), carbon + egg white, and gelatin + kieselsol fining was studied, and their effects differed according to grape variety. Least removal of resveratrol by carbon fining occurred in wine from Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera) whereas most removal occurred in wines from Cynthiana (Vitis aestivalis) and Noble (Vitis rotundifolia). Resveratrol levels of control wine were significantly higher than resveratrol levels of wine treated with recommended maximum addition of fining agent in all varieties. Taken overall, any addition of any fining agent lowered resveratrol levels in all wines to some extent, but complex interactions between fining agent and wine variety resulted in different regression trends. While recognising the constraints set by our particular data that could reflect unique circumstances, we are nevertheless able to infer from these trends that low levels of fining agents can be used without statistically significant loss of resveratrol.     

Effect of a pulsed electric field treatment on the anthocyanins composition and other quality parameters of Cabernet Sauvignon freshly fermented model wines obtained after different maceration times

The influence of the application of a pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment (5 kV/cm, 2.1 kJ/kg) to the grape pomace on different quality parameters and anthocyanins content of Cabernet Sauvignon wines obtained after different maceration times (48, 72, 96 and 248 h) has been investigated.Regardless of the maceration time, the application of a PEF treatment led to freshly fermented model wines that were richer in colour intensity, total polyphenols index (TPI), tannins and showed better visual characteristics. It was observed that the concentration of anthocyanins compounds in the freshly fermented model wines obtained from PEF-treated pomace was higher, as compared to the control wine. The HPLC anthocyanic profiles of freshly fermented model wines obtained from PEF-treated pomace were similar to those of control wine indicating that the permeabilization of the cell membranes of pomace did not produce a selective effect on any anthocyanin. Malvidin-3-glucoside and Malvidin-3-glucoside acetate were the predominant anthocyanins in both control and PEF wine.According to the results obtained in this investigation the application of a PEF treatment permitted to reduce the maceration time during vinification of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from 268 to 72 h.     

Amelioration of smoke taint in wine by treatment with commercial fining agents

Background and Aims: Fermentation of smoke‐affected grapes can lead to wines that exhibit objectionable smoke‐related sensory attributes, i.e. smoke taint. Fining agents are routinely used at different stages of the winemaking process to address constituents that are considered to adversely affect juice or wine quality. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of commercial fining agents in reducing the concentration of volatile phenols and the intensity of sensory attributes associated with smoke‐tainted wine. Methods and Results: Smoke‐affected wines were treated with a range of fining agents, two of which, an activated carbon and a synthetic mineral, were found to appreciably ameliorate the taint. Treated wines contained a significantly lower level of smoke‐derived volatile phenols and exhibited less intense ‘smoke’ and ‘cold ash’ aromas, ‘smoky’ flavour and ‘ashy’ aftertaste, compared with that of untreated (control) wines; with little or no impact on wine colour. Conclusions: Selected fining agents can ameliorate smoke taint in wine. Whereas most fining agents showed poor specificity towards the wine components responsible for smoke taint, some, an activated carbon in particular, were highly effective. Significance of the Study: This research identifies a treatment that can be used to mitigate the impact of grapevine exposure to smoke on wine composition and sensory properties.     

Comparing the effects of exogenous abscisic acid on the phenolic composition of Yan 73 and Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) wines

Phenolic compounds from red wines exert a strong influence on wine quality. Abscisic acid (ABA) is essential for the physiological and biochemical function of plants, but few investigators have thoroughly researched its effects on phenolic compounds in dyer grape varieties. The effects of exogenous ABA treatment on the phenolic composition and individual anthocyanin and non-anthocyanin phenolic contents of Yan 73 and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the ABA-treated grapes, including anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols, flavonols, phenolic acids, and stilbenes were compared. The phenolic compounds in the Yan 73 wine were different from those in the Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The phenolic content (anthocyanins and non-anthocyanins) of the Yan 73 wine was significantly higher than that of the Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The concentrations of the individual phenolic compounds were enhanced by the ABA treatment for the two different wine varieties. The effects on the compositions varied, a similar trend was observed for the ratios of Cy-derivative and Dp-derivative pigments from the two wine varieties, and all non-acylated pigments were enhanced. The stilbene content was enhanced, the ratios of flavan-3-ol dimers and dimer-glucosides were reduced, and the effects on the composition of other compounds varied between the two grape varieties.     

干化葡萄酒品质的比较及挥发性成分的GC-MS分析

以宁夏贺兰山东麓地区赤霞珠葡萄为原料,采用3种不同方法进行干化处理,而后接种酵母进行干化葡萄酒的酿造,用顶空-固相微萃取（HS-SPME）气质联用技术（GC-MS）分析比较了干化葡萄酒的挥发性风味物质的差异。结果表明,与鲜酿的葡萄酒相比,干化葡萄酒中总酚含量最高增加了2.47%,单宁含量最高增加了3.54%,花色苷含量最高增加了0.033 g/L;鲜酿的葡萄酒中检测的挥发性风味物质有36种,3种干化葡萄酒中检测到的挥发性风味物质分别有38、40、37种,酯类物质的含量最大提高了9.95%。     

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT MACERATION TIMES AND PECTOLYTIC ENZYME ADDITION ON THE ANTHOCYANIN COMPOSITION OF VITIS VINIFERA CV. KALECIK KARASI WINES

Kalecik karasi is an important red grape cultivar for winemaking in Turkey. The effect of three different maceration times (3, 6 and 12 days) and addition of pectolytic enzyme (2 and 4 g/hL) on the anthocyanin and chemical composition of Kalecik karasi wines were studied. High performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry coupled with diode array detection was used for analysis. Fourteen anthocyanin compounds were detected in wines. Major anthocyanins in all wines are malvidin-3-glucoside and its acylated esters. The results showed that increasing maceration time, especially with addition of enzymes, gives significant increases in anthocyanin contents. Moreover, the wines treated with enzymes had higher values in total phenolics, tannins, and color intensity than the control wines.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Anthocyanins are the most important polyphenols in red grapes and red wines with potential health benefits. Therefore, the first analysis of the anthocyanins contents of wine obtained from important turkish cv. Kalecik karasi using liquid-chromatography-mass spectrometry and the influence of different maceration times and addition of pectolytic enzyme on these important phenolic compounds are of interest for scientific literature, the wine industry as well as for the wine consumer.     

Wine tartrate stabilization by different levels of cation exchange resin treatments: impact on chemical composition,phenolic profile and organoleptic properties of red wines

The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of cation exchange resin, on tartrate stabilization, chemical composition, general phenolic composition, individual anthocyanin and different proanthocyanidin fraction content of a red wine made from a mixture of three Portuguese red grape varieties. Additionally, the influence of this tartrate stabilization process on organolpetic properties was another aim of this work. The cation exchanged red wines were mixed in different proportions with the untreated red wine. The results showed that the application of a cation exchange resin used was useful to adjust the pH and total acidity and revealed a good capacity to retain potassium and calcium. In addition, the cation exchange resin treatment caused a significant decrease in the contents of individual anthocyanins well as in the different fractions of proanthocyanidins (especially in monomeric fraction). Finally, considering the organoleptic properties, the most highly evaluated wine, especially considering taste parameters, was the control wine. These results confirm that cation exchange is an interesting in red winemaking to improve tartaric stability, but at same time it is important analyze potential effects on phenolic content and organoleptic properties of red wines.     

Use of unripe grapes harvested during cluster thinning as a method for reducing alcohol content and pH of wine

Background and Aims: Deep red full‐bodied wines can only be obtained from grapes with complete phenolic maturity, which frequently produce wines with high pH and alcohol content. The present study focuses on a new procedure for simultaneously reducing pH and ethanol content. Methods and Results: Grapes from cluster thinning were used to produce a very acidic low‐alcohol wine. The wine was treated with high doses of charcoal and bentonite. This odourless and colourless wine was used to reduce pH and ethanol content of wine produced from grapes, which had reached complete phenolic maturity. The anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin concentrations, the mean degree of polymerisation and the monomeric composition of proanthocyanidin of reduced‐alcohol wines were similar to those of their corresponding controls. Since the pH was lower, the colour of the reduced‐alcohol wines was more intense. No significant differences were found between reduced‐alcohol wines and their controls by triangle sensory tests using dark glasses for two of the three studied cultivars. Conclusion: The procedure described allowed production of wines with reduced alcohol content and pH, while retaining similar phenolic content and sensory properties. Significance of the Study: The proposed procedure is easy to apply, does not require specific equipment and offers a means of addressing the problem of wines developing high ethanol and low pH as a result of over‐ripening of grapes.     

原料冷冻处理对‘黑比诺’葡萄酒品质的影响

葡萄酒品质很大程度上取决于葡萄原料的质量。为探究酿酒葡萄果实冷冻前处理对葡萄酒品质指标,尤其酚类物质含量的影响,以红色酿酒葡萄品种‘黑比诺’为试验材料,对原料进行常温处理和﹣24℃冷冻处理,在酒精发酵结束后检测葡萄酒的常规理化指标和酚类物质含量。结果表明,原料冷冻处理对‘黑比诺’葡萄果肉中的糖和酸等溶出物影响很小,对源自果皮的成分有显著影响,可提高‘黑比诺’葡萄酒中的干浸出物、单宁、总花色苷、总酚、单体酚和简单花色苷含量,从而显著提升葡萄酒质量。因此,原料冷冻处理可以作为提高葡萄酒品质的前处理措施,推荐用于小规模精品葡萄酒的生产。     

酿酒和鲜食葡萄酿造起泡葡萄酒品质差异研究

选用陕西地区的鲜食葡萄品种户太八号、夏黑和酿酒品种爱格丽、嘉年华、玫瑰香为原料,酿制小容器起泡葡萄酒,并对不同品种葡萄酿造的起泡葡萄酒进行酚类物质、香气物质及感官指标进行定量描述分析（QDA）比较。结果表明：不同品种葡萄果实及起泡葡萄酒总酚含量存在显著差异（P＜0.05）,鲜食葡萄品种的总酚含量高于酿酒葡萄品种,夏黑葡萄果实中的总酚含量最高,为（97.95±2.93） mg/g,5种起泡葡萄酒的基本指标均符合国家标准,其中酿酒品种中嘉年华及鲜食品种里户太八号起泡葡萄酒的酚类物质含量较高;5种起泡葡萄酒共检测出香气物质50种,其中玫瑰香起泡葡萄酒香气物质种类最多（33种）;QDA分析结果表明,爱格丽及夏黑起泡葡萄酒感官品质较佳,分别得分75.99分和81.80分。     

Clarifying effect of different fining agents on mulberry wine

Fining experiments have been conducted on mulberry wine, in which five fining agents (bentonite, gelatin, casein, egg albumin and PVPP) were investigated. The effect of these agents on polyphenol content, colour intensity, antioxidant activity and aromatic profile has been determined. In general, all treatments improved the limpidity of the mulberry wines to some extent. The wine was mostly negatively affected by gelatin and led to the greatest reduction of phenol content (16.61%), colour intensity (32.26%) and antioxidant activity. Concerning aroma, the addition of PVPP, casein and bentonite both significantly altered the aroma profile. It is noteworthy that egg albumin led to the lowest diminution total phenol value (5.74%) and improvement of antioxidant capacity and colour among the tested fining agents. Furthermore, the aroma profile remained mostly unaffected by egg albumin. As consequence, the optimal fining agent for mulberry wine was egg albumin.     

The use of activated charcoal in combination with other fining agents and its influence on the organoleptic properties of sherry wine

Fining experiments have been conducted on fino sherry wine from the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region (southern Spain), in which the combined use of activated charcoal with proteinaceous fining agents (casein, potassium caseinate, albumin, and gelatin) has been studied. The effect of these fining agents on the polyphenolic content, the aromatic profile, and the resistance to browning of the treated wine has been determined. The polyphenolic content suffers significant decreases following the use of activated charcoal; these decreases are only increased slightly by the subsequent use of the other fining agents. The aromatic profile was not found to be altered by the clarification agents used. Despite the reduction in the polyphenolic content, the treated wines show a tendency to suffer browning similar to that observed in non-clarified wine.     

Effect of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the bioavailability of phenolic components and the antioxidant potentials of some Turkish fruit wines

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of in vitro gastrointestinal simulation method on the antioxidant potentials and phenolic profile of some Turkish fruit wines and to compare the results with a Turkish red wine prepared from native grape varieties (Papazkarası). For this purpose, blueberry, black mulberry and cherry wines were studied since they are widely consumed in Turkey. Papazkarası wine was chosen due to the lack of studies regarding this type of wine. Antioxidant potentials of samples were measured with four different methods: DPPH radical-scavenging activity, H₂O₂-scavenging activity, cupric reducing capacity and total antioxidant capacity assays. The phenolic profiles of samples were evaluated by the determination of total phenolic content and HPLC-DAD analysis of seven different molecules. The results of this study provided information not only the effect of gastrointestinal digestion on parameters mentioned above, but also the bioaccessibility about the phenolic compounds found in these four different wine samples.     

Influence of wine-making protocol and fining agents on the evolution of the anthocyanin content,colour and general organoleptic quality of Vinhão wines

This paper reports the evolution, over two years, of the anthocyanin content, colour and organoleptic quality of red wines prepared from a single batch of Vinhão grapes by means of three different protocols (maceration/fermentation with conventional pumping-over or in rotary vats, and fermentation after initial carbonic maceration), with and without the use of four different fining agents (polyvinylpolypyrrolidine, gelatin, egg albumin, and casein). Carbonic maceration led to lower anthocyanin levels and less intense coloration than the other two methods immediately following vinification, but during storage the carbonic maceration wines underwent less colour degradation than the others, so that after two years the colour density differences among the three were negligible. Wines treated with fining agents tended to have somewhat lower anthocyanin levels and, especially in the case of PVPP, less intense colouration than untreated wines, and their colour was at best only marginally more stable during storage, but they nevertheless generally achieved higher panel ratings for organoleptic quality than untreated wines, especially as regards taste.     

Anthocyanin pattern of several red grape cultivars and wines made from them

A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method with in-line photodiode array detection was applied to separate anthocyanins from red grape skin extracts of several Spanish cultivars, before and after winemaking, and from finished red wines. Data show that, for every cultivar studied, the anthocyanin pattern of the three materials considered (fresh grape skins, crushed grape skins after winemaking, and finished red wines) is quite different. These results may be explained by taking into account the different chemical structures of each anthocyanin and the degradation reactions that should take place during winemaking. On the other hand, the HPLC fingerprint of every material (fresh grape skins, crushed grape skins after fermentation, and wines) is related to cultivar characteristics. Thus, HPLC determination of the anthocyanin pattern of wines may be used to predict the grape cultivar from which wine was made.