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  • Enology and Food Microbiology
  • Biochemistry of Fermented Beverages

Background:

  • Wine consumption is deeply integrated with human history, culture, and societal development.
  • Winemaking is an economically significant industry, with product quality influenced by numerous factors from grape origin to maturation.
  • Wine contains various molecules, including phytochemicals and microbial metabolites, that possess antibacterial activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the beneficial functions of antibacterial molecules present in wine.
  • To highlight the role of yeast and malolactic bacteria in producing these compounds.
  • To emphasize the contribution of these metabolites to wine's microbiological safety and beneficial properties.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the chemical composition of wine.
  • Analysis of metabolic processes during fermentation and malolactic conversion.
  • Identification of antibacterial compounds derived from grapes, additives, and microbial activity.

Main Results:

  • Phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenolic compounds contribute to antibacterial activity.
  • Yeast and malolactic bacteria produce diverse antibacterial metabolites, including bacteriocins, diacetyl, and organic acids.
  • These compounds play a role in fermentation control and enhance the microbiological safety of the final wine product.

Conclusions:

  • The review underscores the importance of microbial metabolites in wine's beneficial properties and safety.
  • Understanding these antibacterial compounds can optimize winemaking processes for enhanced quality.
  • Further research into these metabolites can unlock new applications in food preservation and health.