Researchers have demonstrated a capability to identify the complex chemical characteristics released by grapes and wine, and to predict quality risks in wine production in a faster and more cost-effective manner than traditional methods.

Paris and Wilmington, Massachusetts, October 7th / PRNewswire / -- The wine and spirits division of LVMH, the global semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. ( ADI ) as well as the University of California, Davis ( University of California , Davis ) today announced a groundbreaking joint collaboration to deploy a new generation of technology aimed at enhancing wine quality and supporting the long-term vitality of vineyards.

This collaboration is built on a breakthrough technology that traces its origins to early research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ). Today, ADI continues to advance this technological platform for analyzing chemical characteristics in a wide range of applications; at the same time, it collaborates with teams from Mo , Hennessy , and UC Davis to explore its uses in grape cultivation and winemaking. The joint project aims to detect and interpret the volatile chemical characteristics released by grapevines, grape juice, and wine, thereby enabling grape cultivation and winemaking teams to gain earlier insights into biological processes and potential quality risks.

World's first demonstration: predicting before the aroma of fresh mushrooms appears

The first major achievement of this collaboration targets one of the most complex quality challenges in the wine industry: the aroma of fresh mushrooms ( Fresh Mushroom Aroma, FMA ). Researchers from the Mo ët Hennessy Robert-Jean de Vog üé research center have established a unique dataset and related database to train machine learning algorithms to identify chemical characteristics associated with this quality risk.

For the first time, this technology successfully identified samples with a higher risk of FMA development at an early stage, long before traditional methods could detect defects. Mo and Hennessy indicate that this breakthrough has created entirely new possibilities for proactive quality management, making earlier intervention possible and fundamentally changing the way quality risks are monitored during the brewing process.

With the support of the ADI sensing and machine learning platform, this system analyzes a wide range of chemical information and uses AI to identify which signals are the most important, thereby revealing patterns that might otherwise be overlooked. This platform does not merely look for preset conditions; instead, it continuously learns from complex chemical data to gain a deeper understanding of biological activities and newly emerging quality risks.

A technology platform with a variety of future application scenarios

Apart from FMA, all parties believe that this technology can be extended to become a platform for life system analysis. It is potentially applicable to any biological process that produces measurable, interpretable, and actionable meaningful chemical characteristics. Other applications under study include early detection of grapevine diseases, soil assessment, and the identification of other defects, especially those related to climate change and related events such as wildfires.

The goal is to support, rather than replace, human expertise, by providing researchers, viticulturists, and winemakers with decision-making tools that enable earlier detection and deeper insights. This technology is designed to enhance the professional capabilities of growers and winemakers by offering additional information and context, while preserving the craftsmanship, experience, and judgment that are essential for producing exceptional wines.

An international cooperation that brings together technology, AI, and life sciences

This collaboration combines the following complementary expertise:

• Mo and Hennessy, leaders in global high-end and ultra-high-end wines and spirits
• ADI, a global leader in semiconductors, is committed to connecting the physical world with the digital world and driving breakthroughs at the intelligent edge; as well as ADI Health Solutions, which is the business unit of ADI that focuses on developing AI drive solutions that contribute to human and planetary health.
• UC Davis, an internationally recognized global leader in grape cultivation and enology

The three parties hope to jointly unleash new capabilities in order to observe, understand, and interpret the complex matrix of grapes and wine, thereby supporting the quality and resilience of the entire wine industry. In addition to this initial collaboration, ADI also plans to make this technology widely available for future industrial applications; while Mo, Hennessy, and UC Davis are exploring how a shared reference library can benefit a broader range of the grape and wine industry.

Mo ët Hennessy Member of the Executive Committee, responsible for research and development and also a member of the Champagne Committee, Manuel Reman stated: "This breakthrough marks a new chapter in grape cultivation and winemaking. We can quickly detect and interpret the chemical language of grapes and wine, allowing us to anticipate potential quality risks before they become apparent. In addition to this technical achievement, it also opens up a whole new way of understanding and working, which will help us produce exceptional wines and build greater resilience for the future."

ADI Health Solutions The person in charge of the business unit Max Shulaker stated: "This collaboration brings together world-class cutting-edge AI sensing systems with professional knowledge in grape cultivation, achieving something that was previously impossible: reading the chemical language emitted by living systems themselves. By identifying these characteristics before traditional methods, this technology can help winemakers shift from passively responding to quality risks to proactively predicting them. Our first breakthrough focused on the aroma of fresh mushrooms, but this is just the beginning of a broader platform aimed at understanding living systems. This platform is currently being explored and will gradually unlock more value to enhance quality and resilience."

Dr. Ben Montpetit from UC Davis stated: "In the face of major global challenges, the sustainable development and resilience of the grape and wine industry will depend on two things: better knowledge, and people who are capable of putting that knowledge into practice. What makes this collaboration particularly powerful is that we are advancing both aspects simultaneously. We are developing technologies that can provide viticulturists and winemakers with the right information at the right time, and at the same time, we are training the next generation of experts to understand how to interpret and apply this knowledge."

Regarding Mo and Hennessy

Mo and Hennessy are the wine and spirits divisions under the LVMH group. LVMH also owns renowned vineyards classified under the entity "LVMH Vins de Exceptions". Mo and Hennessy consist of 25 brands that are internationally renowned for their unique terroirs, product quality, and the craftsmanship they embody. For many years, Mo and Hennessy have been committed to an environmental and social project called "Living Soils Living Together".

Regarding Analog Devices, Inc.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ : ADI) is a global semiconductor leader dedicated to connecting the physical world with the digital world and driving breakthroughs at the intelligent edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions to address climate change, provide reliable connections between people and the world, and promote advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy, and data centers. ADI generated over $11 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2025, helping today's innovators stay one step ahead. For more information, please visit www.analog.com as well as LinkedIn and X.

About UC Davis

UC Davis was established in 1908 and has continuously pushed boundaries, challenging existing ways of doing things. It has gained recognition for solving complex issues related to health, the environment, culture, and society. Its campus, which covers an area of 5,300 acres, is located adjacent to Davis City, a vibrant university town with a population of about 68,000. UC Davis is one of the most comprehensive campuses within the University of California system, boasting four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate programs as well as more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis is home to approximately 40,000 students from over 110 countries and contributes at least $13 billion to the California economy each year. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the institution once again exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third consecutive year.

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