Research regarding the phenolic maturity of the red wine varieties in the Dealu Bujorului vineyard

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine ecoclimatic conditions and also to determine the phenolic maturity of Fetească neagră and Merlot from Dealu Bujorului vineyard in the conditions of the 2016 year of culture. Under the ecoclimatic conditions of 2016, the grapes entered in the ripening process prematurely, and full maturity was achieved very early. The results showed the suitability of ecoclimatic conditions and the proper growth and development of the tested varieties for obtaining wines with superior’s quality. The variation of the phenolic characteristic represents a strong marker for wines geographical traceability.

Keywords

• glories
• grapes
• phenolic maturity
• technological maturity