The viticulture and winemaking sector encounter a multitude of challenges, including reducing the reliance on chemical inputs in vineyards and cellars, adapting to climate change, and meeting evolving consumer expectations.
A ROBOT TO IDENTIFY THE BEST GRAPE VARIETIES
The viticulture and winemaking sector encounter a multitude of challenges, including reducing the reliance on chemical inputs in vineyards and cellars, adapting to climate change, and meeting evolving consumer expectations.
A ROBOT TO IDENTIFY THE BEST GRAPE VARIETIES
Over the past 5 years, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) and the French Institute of Vine and Wine (IFV) have diligently focused on enhancing red wine fermentation in smaller quantities.
On June 30th, they introduced their groundbreaking research tool: the Vinimag robot. This cutting-edge and distinctive robot is specifically tailored for wine fermentation.
The Vinimag robot streamlines the winemaking process for smaller volumes and identifies grape varieties with exceptional oenological potential – those that demonstrate resilience to diseases, drought, and more.
The fruitful collaboration between SOCMA, IFV, and INRAE has culminated in the development of an optimal and reliable pressing solution: the Nano Press. This apparatus guarantees precise repeatability for pressing modest volumes within micro-vats.
Online monitoring of red wine fermentation, coupled with the capacity to adjust various vinification parameters, will undoubtedly enrich our comprehension and characterization of vinification mechanisms.
