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The Impact of Two Elicitors and Harvest Ripening Stage on the Quality of Monastrell Grapes and Wines

R. Gil-Muñoz,M. J. Giménez-Bañón,J. A. Bleda-Sánchez,J. D. Moreno-Olivares

Published 2025 in Biomolecules

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In response to climate change, there is a decoupling between technological and phenolic maturity in vineyards. This study investigates the application of elicitors, specifically methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and grape pomace extract (GPE), administered at veraison and one week later over two consecutive seasons. Samples collected at 21 and 23 °Brix reveal delayed ripening for both treatments. MeJA significantly impacted extractable anthocyanins, the seed maturity index, and total anthocyanins, with optimal results at 23 °Brix compared to the control. GPE elevates proanthocyanin content at the same maturity level. Although the effects in wines are less pronounced, the MeJA-treated grapes harvested at 23 °Brix produce wines with reduced alcohol content, enhanced color intensity, and increased EGC-ext. Finally, a discriminant analysis indicated that the MeJA-treated grapes at 23 °Brix differed most significantly from the control, with seasonal variations playing a crucial role. Thus, MeJA 23 °Brix treatment demonstrated the most promising results, warranting further exploration with complementary winery technology to maximize its potential in vinification.

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