Wine and Spirits Authenticity

Our wide range of analytical activities are underpinned by our stable isotope analysis methods. These methods can detect chaptalisation with either C3 or C4 sugars, as well as highlighting the addition of water. These approaches can verify the authenticity of your products, strengthening your brand and customer confidence.

Our analysis can detect various types of product adulteration across a range of measurable characteristics to ensure product authenticity is maintained across your supply chain, minimising the risks of recall by ensuring purchased produce is supplied as described and mitigating the risk of brand damage.

Within the EU, oenological practices and their implementation are covered by regulation and are typically informed by the recommendations of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Wine authenticity is a major concern for industry, as chaptalisation occurrences & quality issues continue to be a mainstay. Fera’s analytical methods can highlight these issues and provide the insights required to address the underlying causes to ensure produce is fit for purpose.

Isotope ratio analysis forms much of the basis of our authenticity analytical measurements and is used throughout our bespoke testing capabilities to inform our targeted analysis activities. Contact us to learn more about how we can meet your requirements through our flexible testing methods.