Exploring the Impact of Pitch-Coated Pottery on Wine Composition: Metabolomics Characterization of an Ancient Technique
Journal: Foods
Year: 2025

In recent years, wine producers have increasingly experimented with ancient fermentation and ageing techniques, such as the use of ceramic containers or pitch-coated amphorae. Despite growing interest in these traditional practices, few studies have investigated the chemical composition of the resulting wines. This is the first study that characterises pine pitch, historically used as a coating material, and evaluates the impact of pitched pottery vessels on the winemaking process and wine compo