Viticultura e Enoloxía

CONTROL OF XYLELLA SP. INFECTION IN PLANTS WITH ACHROMOBACTER VITIS

Resumen de: US20260293909A1

The invention provides compositions comprising Achromobacter vitis and methods of using such compositions for preventing and/or treating infections of a plant with a Xylella sp, e.g., Xylella fastidiosa.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING SULFITE

Resumen de: US20260298871A1

This disclosure relates to electrochemical monitoring of sulfite concentration within a vessel, such as a wine barrel, using a barrel-insertable probe that performs sequential cyclic voltammetry and detects sulfite dosing events according to a derivative of a difference between voltammograms acquired at different times. The disclosed sulfite monitoring system integrates sequential cyclic voltammetry, differential processing, derivative-based dynamic oxidation region detection, and binary classification to detect sulfite concentration variation events. Upon detection of a sulfite variation event, a calibration parameter is adaptively updated in a closed-loop configuration to improve robustness against matrix drift and peak shifting.

METHOD OF DEHYDRATING WINE GRAPES AND OTHER FOODS

Resumen de: US20260293918A1

A method for treating seeded wine grapes comprises harvesting a cluster of seeded whole wine grapes having seeds and a pulp matrix from a vine such that the cluster is attached to a stem and the grapes are substantially free of cracked skin; optically sorting the cluster to select grapes of appropriate size and fullness; heating the cluster at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time such that water is transmitted from an interior through a skin of the grapes, the pulp matrix, and the stem to at least partially dehydrate the cluster, thereby rendering the seeds into an edible condition; and curing the cluster by allowing the cluster to cool such that the skin is exposed to ambient air while the pulp matrix is not exposed to air, whereby dehydrated seeded whole wine grapes are obtained.

VINEGAR WITH NATURAL SWEETENER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Resumen de: US20260297479A1

A vinegar with a natural sweetener, obtained from a mixture of wine vinegar and natural Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaves in a proportion between 20 and 30 g/L, resulting in a complex matrix containing chlorophyll, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, minerals and fibres. The product exhibits a characteristic physicochemical profile with energy values of ≥81.4 KJ/100 mL, acetic acid ≥0.26 g/L, alcohol content ≥2% vol, and acidity≤8.15%, together with an organoleptic profile balanced in acidity, sweetness and bitterness. A method for obtaining the product based on maturing the mixture in oak barrels under controlled temperature (20-40° C.), during which a bacterial film (“mother of vinegar”) is formed, until a cured vinegar with a stable organoleptic profile is obtained. During successive refilling operations, Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaves or a concentrate obtained by intensive maceration are added again, in order to maintain the flavour intensity and stability of the final product.

DEVICE, INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SURFACE LANDSLIDE PHENOMENA IN VINEYARDS

Resumen de: US20260299150A1

0000 A sensorized vineyard pole for supporting a row in an espalier type vineyard, in particular on a slope, is configured to detect surface landslide phenomena. The pole has a structural body which supports a detection device with an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly includes at least one inclination and/or movement sensor suitable for detecting the inclination and/or movement of the pole, an electronic controller which is programmed to emit an event signal which indicates a signal which is sent to the electronic controller from the inclination and/or movement sensor and a transmitter which is connected to the electronic controller and provided to transmit the event signal which is emitted by the electronic controller.

Wine-Bottle Accessory Holder

Resumen de: US20260296749A1

0000 A wine-bottle accessory holder is used to hold an accessory adjacent to the neck of a wine bottle, wherein the accessory is preferably a bottle cork. The wine-bottle accessory includes a holder body, which is the structural body of the wine-bottle accessory holder. The holder body includes a neck sleeve and an accessory pocket. The neck sleeve is fitted around the neck of a wine bottle. The accessory pocket receives and stores the cork for a wine bottle, which prevents losing the cork.

APPARATUS FOR AFFECTING CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF WINE AND SPIRITS

Resumen de: WO2026198339A1

This disclosure relates to methods and systems for treating wines and spirits using electromagnetic induction. A method includes energizing a conduction ring to generate electromagnetic signals between about 50 kHz and 300 kHz and applying the signals such that the wine, spirit, or its vessel forms at least part of a secondary coil. The treatment improves organoleptic properties and/or inhibits microbial proliferation and may enhance heat treatment and aging acceleration. The electromagnetic signals may induce electric fields of about 1-5,000 V/cm and power levels of about 1-2,000 W, applied for about 1 second to 24 hours at various production stages from pre-fermentation to bottling. A corresponding system includes a conduction ring, an electrical signal source configured to energize the ring, and a secondary coil at least partially defined by the wine, spirit, or its vessel, and may include conductors, flexible magnetic transducers, and wireless drive circuitry.

User-Mountable Display System and Method

Resumen de: US20260290211A1

There is disclosed a user-mountable display system (200) comprising: a display device (100) for displaying imagery at a first fixed depth and a second fixed depth, the display device having a display field of view (FOV); a range device (10, 22, 24) for generating ambient image data (AID, CD1, CD2) over a range field of view; a processing unit (50) configured to: receive ambient image data; generate range data using the ambient image data; use the range data to determine a first zone (302) of the ambient scene for display of imagery at the first depth, and a second zone (304) of the ambient scene for display of imagery at the second depth; receive virtual image data (VID) representative of at least two images (43a, 43b) for display as virtual images; and process the virtual image data (VID) to: determine from the virtual image data (VID), a virtual image associated with the first zone (302) or associated with the first depth (6), and distribute such first depth imagery (43a) to the display device (100) for display at the first depth (6), and determine from the virtual image data (VID), a virtual image associated with the second zone (304) or associated with the second depth (7), and distribute such second depth imagery (43b) to the display device (100) for display at the second depth (7).

DRIVE EQUIPMENT FOR AGILE PRUNING OF PLANTS

Resumen de: WO2026196054A1

A drive equipment (1) for agile pruning of plants, in particular orchard and/or vineyard plants, comprising a load-bearing frame (2) suitable to be positioned laterally to one or more rows (F) of plants to be worked present in a cultivation ground (T), a plurality of kinematic elements (4) protruding from a lower portion (3) of the load-bearing frame (2) to which they're coupled through transmission means (5) and suitable to rest in a mobile manner on the cultivation ground (T) when the drive equipment (1) is operative, first actuation means (6), temporarily or permanently integral with the load-bearing frame (2) and cooperating with the kinematic elements (4), suitable to intervene to move the kinematic elements (4) and thus make the lad-bearing frame (2) mobile on the cultivation ground (T), and cutting means (7) coupled to the load-bearing frame (2) and suitable to at least cut, following a prefixed cultivation system of the plants, one or more superfluous or renewable shoots of a plurality of plants, leaving on the plants one or more renewal spurs and one or more selected production shoots. In particular, the drive equipment (1) of the invention comprises binding means (9), coupled to the load¬ bearing frame (2) and suitable at least to bind to a supporting body through a binding wire (L), following the prefixed cultivation system, each of the selected production shoots of the plants that have excluded from the cutting carried out by the cutting means (7), and bending me

IMPROVED ALUMINUM BOTTLE

Resumen de: US20260285532A1

0000 An aluminum bottle for holding sparkling wines, prosecco, champagne and similar fizzy drinks. The aluminum bottle includes a neck which is joined in continuity to a bottle body through a shoulder. The bottle body extends downward from the shoulder to a bottom. The neck extends upward from the shoulder to a mouth made in a seamless single body with the bottle and through which the liquid/drink may be introduced into the bottle body. The mouth defines a seat for the insertion of a stopper and has an externally projecting protuberance configured to lock a cage over the stopper.

UNITARY COUPLING APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260274522A1

The Unitary Coupling Apparatus is a novel device designed to streamline the production of Unitary Coupling Assembly Closures. The Unitary Coupling Apparatus efficiently couples specially designed corks and specially designed cylindrical cap bodies, resulting in the production of the Unitary Coupling Assembly Closure, thus, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional closure methods. The Unitary Coupling Apparatus incorporates safety features, minimizes environmental impact, and provides a user-friendly experience, making it a valuable asset for the wine, spirits, and any other industry that utilizes corks and screw caps to seal and protect bottled or container contents.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DOSING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BASED ON ITS ALCOHOL CONTENT

Resumen de: WO2026190847A1

Device (10) and method for dosing an alcoholic beverage, in particular wine, comprising a passage duct (11) for the alcoholic beverage, wherein coupling means (12) are disposed at an inlet end (1 la) of the duct (11), which are configured to be selectively coupled sealed to an outlet segment (110) of a retail dispensing receptacle (100), measuring means (14) are disposed inside the duct (11) configured to measure the flow rate of the alcoholic beverage, plugging means (15) configured to selectively plug the passage duct (11) are disposed at an outlet end (l ib) of the duct (11), and wherein the device (10) comprises detection means (13) configured to detect the alcoholic strength of the alcoholic beverage and a processing unit (16) which is operatively connected at least to the detection (13), measuring (14), and plugging (15) means, and is configured to process the data received from the detection (13) and measuring (14) means so as to selectively command the plugging means (15).

MODULAR WINE RACK SYSTEM WITH CONCAVE POST MOUNTING

Resumen de: US12733734B1

The present disclosure provides a wine rack system comprising a plurality of vertically oriented posts, each post having a concave surface. A plurality of mounting brackets are included, each having a first side with a convex surface configured to engage with the concave surface of a post, a second side opposite the first side with a flat surface, and flanges extending from each side configured to extend along opposite sides of a post. The system further includes a plurality of bracket arms configured to be secured to the flat surface of a mounting bracket, and a plurality of support rods extending between opposing bracket arms to form shelves for holding wine bottles. The mounting brackets, bracket arms, and support rods combine to create a modular and adjustable wine storage system that securely attaches to the vertical posts.

Exploitation Of Wine Processing Waste By Means Of Integrated Biological Processes Of Anaerobic Digestion And Microalgae Culture

Resumen de: US20260265101A1

The present invention discloses a process mode of microalgal cultivation in semi-continuous on wine wastewater with no need to recirculate the microalgal biomass in the reactor, without dilution and sterilisation of the effluent applied as a growth medium. The process was experimentally carried out by semi-continuously applying, without recirculation of the biomass, the cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris on the digestate from the anaerobic co-digestion of winemaking lees and waste activated sludge. The integrated anaerobic digestion-microalgae treatment process is advantageous from a circular economy perspective as it leads to the exploitation of grape processing chain waste, eliminating the economic burden on producers and involving: i) the phyto-depuration of the effluent, ii) the production of bio-methane and iii) the production of biomass containing high value-added by-products (lipids, proteins and starch) that can be used to produce biodiesel, animal feed, nutraceuticals/pharmaceuticals and for producing bioplastics.

USE OF A VITISIN COMPOUND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HEMATOPOIETIC CELLS

Resumen de: US20260265694A1

The present invention relates to the use of a vitisin compound to amplify and/or differentiate hematopoietic cells. The invention also relates to a method for the in vitro production of erythrocyte progenitors comprising contacting hematopoietic cells with a cell culture medium comprising a vitisin compound.

CHOCOLATES FILLED OR ENRICHED WITH GREEK SPIRITS

Resumen de: GR20250100136A

Chocolate or chocolates filled or enriched with Greek spirits, such as tsikoudia, tsipouro, ouzo, marc spirit, wine spirit and raisin spirit in any processed form (in liquid, creamy, gelatinized, dehydrated or other form).

UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC BUNG SYSTEM

Nº publicación: EP4803864A2 09/09/2026

Solicitante:

WATGRID S A [PT]
Watgrid, S.A.

Resumen de: EP4803864A2

0001 A method and system for monitoring wine in a barrel having a bung hole is provided. The system comprises a sensor enclosure, a sensor conduit, and an original bung. The sensor conduit is operably coupled to the sensor enclosure. The original bung comprises a passage hole for inserting the sensor conduit through the original bung. The original bung also comprises a space for inserting at least a portion of the sensor enclosure. This space does not extend through the original bung. The outer diameter of the original bung is determined by the diameter of the bung hole of the barrel.