Research progress of physical aging in fruit wine and analysis of industry development status.

Physical aging as a novel maturation method for fruit wine is gradually gaining attention and utilization from various research institutions and enterprises. This paper aims to grasp the current research progress and future development trends of physical aging in fruit wine. Using bibliometrics, this study conducted statistical analysis on relevant studies from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science (WOS) core collections. This study also utilized the SooPAT patent search engine and the commercial query platform Tianyancha to summarize the industry's current development status. Results indicate that the total publication volume on the physical aging of fruit wine is on the rise, with Spain actively engaging in international cooperation and producing the most outcomes. Literature related to this topic in China is primarily funded by national funds and is mostly published in China Brewing journals. Through keyword analysis, current research focuses on exploring the application of physical aging technology in grape wine, examining the impact of physical aging on phenolic substances in fruit wine and investigating the influence of physical aging technology on sensory quality. In terms of industry development, relevant enterprises in China are densely distributed in coastal areas, accumulating a total of 93 patents in this field. The physical aging technology for fruit wine offers advantages such as low cost and quick effectiveness, indicating significant development potential and prospects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]