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Towards putting a bottle of champagne into orbit in the International Space Station

September 4, 2024

After three years of research and development, in 2018 G.H.MUMM Champagne will be offering "Mumm Grand Cordon Stellar", a bottle designed to be enjoyed in a weightless environment. From 2019, the project will enter a second phase. It is now ....

VITeff Innovation awards | The Bubbl. project by Wikeeps

VITeff Innovation awards | The Bubbl. project by Wikeeps

September 2, 2024

The Bubbl. process, created by the 2 companies Wikeeps and Altavinis and awarded the innovation prize at the last VITeff, is designed to preserve the effervescence and qualities of champagne for more than a week after opening the bottle.

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Innovations in sparkling wine production: a review on the sensory aspects and the consumer’s point of view

Innovations in sparkling wine production: a review on the sensory aspects and the consumer’s point of view

August 30, 2024

Sparkling wines have a relevant economic value (42.12 bilion dollars in 2022), and they are mostly produced worldwide mainly with the Traditional method (in bottles) or with the Charmat method (in autoclaves). The world production volume is concentrated (70–80%) in the European Union, especially in France, Italy, Germany, and Spain, followed by the USA. Other countries are less important. New producing countries have emerged in recent years, particularly the UK, Portugal, Brazil, and...

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VITeff Innovation awards | Vipalux unveils a paper coiffe 100% compostable

VITeff Innovation awards | Vipalux unveils a paper coiffe 100% compostable

Vipalux, a family-run business located in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, specialises in overcorks for sparkling wine bottles (Champagne, Crémant, Cuve Close), and has a presence throughout Europe, covering 1 in 4 bottles.

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The positive impact of cork stoppers on the quality of sparkling wines

The positive impact of cork stoppers on the quality of sparkling wines

Several options of sparkling cork stoppers exist in the market nowadays, from 100% agglomerated or micro-granulated, to corks with one, two, or three natural cork discs obtained from high-quality cork, plus an agglomerated cork body. The differences in the physical and chemical composition of these stoppers are significant. While agglomerated and micro-granulated cork stoppers use a higher percentage of binder in their composition, cork stoppers with natural discs have a lower binder content...

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From Federico Martinotti to Aphromate Plus: the isobaric tank becomes increasingly Smart

From Federico Martinotti to Aphromate Plus: the isobaric tank becomes increasingly Smart

In 1895, Federico Martinotti patented a method for producing sparkling wines by refermenting in large pressurized containers, later commercialized as the Charmat method by Eugène Charmat in 1910. This method simplifies and reduces the cost of sparkling wine production while enhancing freshness and aroma. Parsec's Aphromate Plus system advances this process by offering real-time, precise control over fermentation in isobaric tanks using AI algorithms. It monitors sugar consumption, CO2...

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PE.DI unveils results from the first on-Site study on the impact of crown caps on sparkling wines

PE.DI unveils results from the first on-Site study on the impact of crown caps on sparkling wines

This study is the result of a collaborative effort primarily involving Virginie Thollin (consultant for PE.DI of the Crealis group), Gérard Liger-Belair (Effervescence & Champagne Team - GSMA – UMR CNRS 7331 – University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne), and Bertrand Robillard (Institut Œnologique de Champagne).

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Sparkling Wine Forum: the program of the 2nd edition unveiled and enriched for Italy

Sparkling Wine Forum: the program of the 2nd edition unveiled and enriched for Italy

The 2nd edition of the international symposium Sparkling Wine Forum, organized by the Champagne company EFFEVENT, will take place in Brescia (near Milan, Italy) on June 17 and 18, 2024. This annual event, held under the patronage of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), brings together leading researchers from the main sparkling wine-producing countries as well as companies in the sector around conferences and technical masterclasses to promote the latest innovations and...

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