Research Progress on New Wine Aging Technologies

Abstract:

As one of the most popular drinks in the world, wine's organoleptic properties (such as smell, taste and color) largely depend on the aging technology. Oak barrel is a commonly used method for aging red wines, but it has a long aging cycle, high labor and material consumption, and limited production. Thus, it is urgent to find an alternative to oak barrel. This article explores the principle of oak barrel aging, and compared the principle, advantages and disadvantages and feasibility of different new methods to aging wine. At the same time, the feasibility of seeking alternative materials for oak barrel in the future is prospected based on the national conditions in China, which provides theoretical support for the combination of emerging technologies and wine industry.