Seeking Reductive White Wines

Do you have a white wine with a reductive character? The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and Charles Sturt University are working on a study to better understand copper addition practices and ‘reductive’ aromas in white wine.

A large number of white wines with some degree of reductive aroma are needed for analysis. The researchers leading this study would greatly appreciate it if producers could provide examples of wines with sulphide-related aromas.

All information regarding the wines will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and no reference to producers will be made. Only information regarding the variety, region, and vintage will be included in the study.

This work ultimately aims to provide winemakers with tangible guidance on the best practice use of copper and how to prevent ‘reductive’ aroma formation in white wine.

Please contact Dr Marlize Bekker marlize.bekker@awri.com.au if you can help, or for more information.

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• Wine / Viticulture