Oenology laboratories specializing in theanalysis and study of wines play an essential role in the wine industry, providing crucial information on the chemical composition, quality and stability of wines.
These laboratories manage internal and external requests for analyses in two main areas:
R&D: Some oenology laboratories are involved in the research and development of new winemaking techniques, specific yeasts and other innovations designed to improve wine quality.
Quality control: Oenology laboratories are responsible for wine quality control. They ensure that wines meet the required standards and specifications, in terms of physico-chemical characteristics, purity, and compliance with local and international regulations.
Oenology laboratories carry out a series of analyses to assess the wine’s composition. This may include measuring levels of alcohol, acidity, residual sugar, pH, tannins, aromatic compounds, and other components. These analyses help determine the wine’s quality , anticipate its aging potential and make adjustments if necessary.
The management of wine laboratories faces significant challenges, particularly when it comes to complex analysis programs. Numerous requirements are taken into account in analyses, defined on a country-by-country basis in the case of exports, with standardized lists, as well as particular customer specifications.
This complexity results in a large amount of input and output data, which needs to be properly processed by the laboratory, in several respects:
One of the major challenges in terms of data management is the traceability of samples and results, essential to meet the requirements of customers, laboratories and certification bodies such as COFRAC forISO 17025.
To improve performance and facilitate traceability, it is essential to centralize data, which means compiling all laboratory analyses.
To this we can add other factors, such as peak periods during the harvest, which add operational complexity, requiring efficient management of a large number of samples, team coordination and response to fluctuating customer demands.
As we have seen, the wine laboratory business is a complex one, where quality, conformity and traceability are essential. TEEXMA® for LIMS is a laboratory data management solution designed specifically to meet the unique challenges of this sector. Our software platform offers an integrated and flexible approach to managing complex analyses. From sample reception to the generation of reports adapted to national and international standards, our LIMS software offers a complete, customizable solution:
Analysis and control range management
Management of batches and samples (bottles)
Inventory management
Instrument and resource management
Human resources
Quality management
Indicators and Trail Audit
Recording and valuing results
With an ergonomic interface and modular functionalities, our solution enables laboratories to optimize their operations, ensure seamless traceability, and guarantee the exceptional quality of the wines they produce. Choose efficiency, precision and simplicity with our LIMS solution for oenology laboratories
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