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Is adding copper the solution? (Part 2)
The aim of this Winetech-funded project is to improve the understanding of winemakers of the influence of copper fining on a wine quality.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Is adding copper the solution? (Part 1)
In a Winetech-funded project, researchers aimed to answer the question: How does copper addition influence the reductive compounds and varietal thiols in a wine after bottling?
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Q&A with Matija Lesković (PhD)
Originally from Croatia, Matija Lesković (PhD) is an Oenologist who completed his doctorate at Stellenbosch University in 2024 with his thesis, “Varietal thiols and ‘reductive’ compounds in white wine.”
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Beyond copper - practical strategies for managing reductive sulphur in wine
A study assessed several approaches to managing reductive off-odours in wine, with an emphasis on long-term effectiveness.
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
The role of metals in the quality and shelf-life of white wine
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By Francois van Jaarsveld and Francois October · 6 min read
Guidelines to reduce pinking potential in white wines
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By Anton Nel and Francois van Jaarsveld · 8 min read
The use of chitosan during winemaking
The permissibility and legal restrictions of additives during winemaking are controlled globally. Import countries however have different prescriptions and wine
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Preventing pinking during harvest
Pinking, or the appearance of abnormal pink colouring in white wines, is a frequent fault in varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Colombard.
By Barbera Scotti · 5 min read
