Research & Development (R&D)
European Recognition: Seal of Excellence
Smart Enology IKE is proud to announce that its AI4WINE research proposal was evaluated by an international panel of independent experts and awarded the European Commission's Seal of Excellence, within the highly competitive Horizon Europe programme.
This distinction certifies the high quality, scientific rigour, and business maturity of our technology, placing Smart Enology among the pioneers of deep-tech innovation in the agri-food sector at European level.
Project: AI4WINE
Artificial Intelligence for Optimizing Testing and Maturation of High-Quality European Wines
AI4WINE introduces a technological revolution in winemaking process management through the development of the first smart, multimodal, and non-invasive fermentation monitoring platform.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on manual sampling or isolated sensors, AI4WINE enables continuous, real-time monitoring of fermentation kinetics, aroma evolution, and phenolic balance directly inside the tank.
How It Works (Sensor Fusion & AI)
The platform integrates three advanced subsystems into a single IoT unit connected to the Cloud:
E-nose (Digital Nose)
Continuous monitoring of the gas phase (CO₂, hydrogen sulphide, ethanol vapours) for early detection of odours and deviations.
E-tongue (Digital Tongue)
Monitoring of liquid chemistry (conductivity and acidity trends).
E-eye (Digital Eye)
VIS-NIR optical fibres for live estimation of colour, turbidity, and polyphenol extraction.
The Digital Enologist ("E-nologist")
Sensor data feeds the "E-nologist", an advanced Machine Learning algorithm that:
- Predicts fermentation stages and completion with over 85% accuracy.
- Alerts immediately (with less than 5 seconds latency) for potential stuck fermentations or quality deviations.
- Recommends targeted interventions (temperature adjustment, nutrient additions, aeration) through an intuitive dashboard for the winemaker.
The Advantages of Our Technology
Quality Assurance
Elimination of production loss risk through error prediction.
Energy Efficiency
Up to 25-30% reduction in energy consumption through smart tank cooling management.
Non-Invasive Method
Easy retrofitting to existing winery tanks without costly modifications.
Scalability
The system is modular and can in future be applied to other fermentation processes (beer, cider, biotechnology).