Moët Hennessy, Analog Devices and UC Davis Join Forces to Advance Wine Production Through Breakthrough Chemical Signature Detection Technology Leveraging AI
Researchers have demonstrated the ability to identify the complex chemical signatures emitted from grapes and wine to predict quality risks in wine production faster and more affordably than conventional methods.
The collaboration builds on a breakthrough technology that has its roots in early research at the
A world first demonstration: predicting Fresh Mushroom Aroma before it develops
The collaboration's first major achievement addresses one of the wine industry's most complex quality challenges: Fresh Mushroom Aroma (FMA). Researchers at Moët Hennessy's Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research Center have built a unique library of samples and associated data to train machine learning algorithms to recognize the chemical signatures associated with this quality risk.
For the first time, the technology successfully identified samples presenting an elevated risk of developing FMA at an early stage, well before the defect would traditionally be detected. This breakthrough creates entirely new possibilities for proactive quality management, enabling earlier interventions and fundamentally changing how quality risks may be monitored throughout the winemaking process.
Powered by ADI's sensing and machine learning platform, the system analyzes a broad spectrum of chemical information and uses AI to identify which signals matter most, revealing patterns that may otherwise go undetected. Rather than looking only for predefined conditions, the platform continuously learns from complex chemical data, enabling a deeper understanding of biological activity and emerging quality risks.
A technology platform with multiple future applications
Beyond FMA, the organizations view this technology as a scalable platform for living systems analysis, with potential applications wherever biological processes generate meaningful chemical signatures that can be measured, interpreted and acted upon. Additional applications being researched include early detection of vine diseases, soil assessment, and identification of other defects, especially those linked to climate change and related events (e.g., wildfires).
The goal is to support, not replace, human expertise by equipping researchers, viticulturists, and winemakers with decision-support tools for earlier detection and deeper insights. The technology is designed to augment the expertise of growers and winemakers, providing additional information and context while preserving the craftsmanship, experience, and judgment that remain central to exceptional winemaking.
An international collaboration uniting technology, AI and life sciences
The effort combines complementary expertise from:
- Moët Hennessy, the world leader in premium and super-premium wines and spirits
- ADI, a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge; ADI Health Solutions, ADI's business unit focused on developing AI-driven solutions that contribute to the health of people and the planet
- UC Davis, internationally recognized as a global leader in viticulture and enology
Together, the organizations aim to unlock new capabilities for observing, understanding and interpreting the complex grape and wine matrix in support of quality and resilience across the wine industry. Beyond this initial collaboration, ADI intends to make this technology broadly available for future industrial applications, while Moët Hennessy and UC Davis are exploring how shared reference libraries could benefit the wider grape and wine industry.
Max Shulaker, Chief of ADI's Health Solutions Business Unit: "This collaboration unites world-class expertise in cutting-edge AI-enabled sensing systems and viticulture to accomplish something previously impossible: reading the chemical language that living systems emit themselves. By recognizing these signatures before conventional methods can, this technology can help winemakers shift from reacting to quality risks to anticipating them. Our first breakthrough addresses Fresh Mushroom Aroma, but it marks the beginning of a much broader platform for understanding living systems, one that can improve quality and resilience in ways that are just now being explored and unlocked."
About Moët Hennessy
Moët Hennessy is the wines and spirits division of the LVMH group, which also owns renowned vineyards grouped under the "LVMH Vins d'Exceptions" entity. Comprising twenty-five Maisons, internationally recognized for their rich terroirs, the quality of their products, and the artisanal expertise they embody, Moët Hennessy has been committed for many years to an environmental and social program, "Living Soils Living Together."
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About UC Davis
Established in 1908, UC Davis has continually branched out, challenged the way things are done, and gained recognition for solving complex problems related to health, environment, culture and society. Our 5,300-acre campus borders the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 people. UC Davis is among the most comprehensive campuses in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools that offer over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate and professional degrees. UC Davis enrolls about 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 university exceeded $1 billion in research funding for the third consecutive year.
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