Research & Development (R&D)
European Recognition: Seal of Excellence
The AI4WINE proposal was awarded the European Commission's Seal of Excellence (Horizon Europe), certifying the scientific rigour and business maturity of our technology.
Project: AI4WINE
Artificial Intelligence for Optimizing Testing and Maturation of High-Quality European Wines
A smart, multimodal, non-invasive fermentation monitoring platform with real-time analysis of kinetics, aroma, and phenolic balance inside the tank.
How It Works (Sensor Fusion & AI)
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")
- 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).
Full description+
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.
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.