Use Phenolics Analysis to Help Sell Your Grapes!

Published: 2025-01-31

Elevate Your Vineyard's Appeal to Grape Buyers with In-Season Berry Phenolic Testing

CVC Ag is excited to offer weekly berry phenolic tracking. Our precision sampling and analysis services help you monitor key wine quality markers—essential for color, tannin structure, mouthfeel, and aging potential.

Why Phenolic Tracking Matters

  • Data-Driven Harvest Decisions – Go beyond Brix and acidity to pick at peak phenolic maturity.

  • Consistency & Quality Control – Achieve uniform phenolic expression year after year.

  • Maximize Grape Value – Deliver fruit with premium quality metrics that buyers demand.

CVC's Phenolic Analysis Services

  • Total Anthocyanins – Monitor seasonal color evolution to ensure optimal grape maturity and wine quality.

  • Catechins (Tannins) – Measure seed-derived tannins known for their impact on bitterness, astringency, and aging potential.

  • Total Polyphenols – Track polyphenol development, key contributors to wine flavors and complexity.

  • Custom Sampling Protocols – Tailored tracking to fit your vineyard’s unique conditions and winemaking goals.

Tailor Precision Phenolic Farming to Your Vineyard

Combining berry phenolic tracking with CVC’s real-time leaf and berry temperature monitoring will empower you to:

  • Manage grape phenolics with site-specific data.

  • Evaluate irrigation effectiveness during heat spikes.

  • Demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of alternative cooling methods (e.g., shade cloth, sunscreen, misters).

Take the Guesswork Out of Phenolics

Contact us today to implement a phenolic tracking program and elevate your fruit quality with precision data.