ADER 6.3.21

Project information

Research on the realization of circular models of winemaking by-products valorization in the context of bioeconomy development in Romania

Funder: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Coordinator: Research – Development Station for Viticulture Murfatlar

Partners:
Partner 1 – Research and Development Institute  for Viticulture Valea Calugareasca
Partner 2 – National Research and Development Institute for Biotechnology in Horticulture  Ștefănești – Argeș
Partner 3 – Research and Development Station for Viticulture  Iași
Partner 4 – Research and Development Station for Viticulture Bujoru

Project Manager Partner 2: eng. Onache Petronela Anca
Project development period: 21.07 2023 – 30.10.2026

Objectives

• Circular model for valorization of phenolic compounds from grape marc resulting from the winemaking process and obtaining food products with improved sanogenic potential
• Experimenting of different processes for conditioning the grape marc in order to preserve its bioactive potential (natural drying/convective drying under controlled temperature and time conditions);
• Circular model for capitalizing the grape marc mineral properties in order to obtain a biofertilizer applicable in viticulture;
• Procedures of phenolic compounds extracting from grape marc, phenolic extracts concentrating, and musts fortifying to improve their sanogenic potential.

Estimated results

• Web page with information on project results;
• Extension of results by creating demonstration plots using the biofertilizer in vineyards;
• Transferring the results to the development of innovative products with increased functionality, and publishing a brochure highlighting the improved sanogenic properties
• Dissemination of results through scientific papers presented and published in specialized journals, round tables, etc.