Commission Oenology

Adopted

OIV-MA-BS-19 Overall determination of phenolic compounds in spirit drinks of viti-vinicultural origin without added caramel (Type IV)

Method OIV-MA-BS-19 : R2010

Type IV method

Overall determination of phenolic compounds in spirit drinks of viti-viniculture origin without added caramel

(OIV/OENO 382B/2010)

1.                Definition

Folin-Ciocalteu assay measures the total quantities of phenolic compounds originating from wood present in barrel-aged spirits that haven’t received any added caramel.