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    • Figure 1. 

      The core structures of anthocyanidins and common forms in wine.

    • Figure 2. 

      Reactions involving anthocyanins in wine.

    • Figure 3. 

      The process of anthocyanins degradation via ring opening.

    • Figure 4. 

      Mechanism of anthocyanin polymerization between monomeric anthocyanins and flavan-3-ol[20,21].

    • Figure 5. 

      Process of pyranoanthocyanins formation.

    • Figure 6. 

      Factors impacting the anthocyanin content and stability of wine.

    • Figure 7. 

      Structural forms of anthocyanins in acidic solutions.

    • SpeciesMethodsOutcomesReference
      Cultivation environmentGrapesCabernet SauvignonSpike thinningTotal and acylated anthocyanins increased.[95]
      Frontenac, Marquette, and Petite PearlPruningThe percentage of polymeric color increased by rising berry temperature and photosynthetically active radiation.[56]
      NebbioloLeaf removalThe 3′-hydroxylated anthocyanin decreased and the 3′,5′-hydroxylated anthocyanin increased.[96]
      Cabernet Sauvignon and MerlotHigh altitudeTotal tannins increased.[57]
      Cabernet SauvignonDeficiency irrigationGene expression levels in the anthocyanin biosynthetic upregulated and the proportion of Malvidin-3-O-glucosides increased.[60]
      MacerationGrapesPrimitivoStems additionThe rate of polymeric anthocyanins increased, resulting in greater color stability.[62]
      Cabernet Sauvignon and NebbioloExogenous enzymes additionExtract more anthocyanins from skins and reduce the anthocyanins degradation.[63]
      CopigmentationGrapesSyrahOverripe grape seeds additionIncreased chromatic stability, improved chroma values and bluish hues[70]
      SyrahAmerican barrel wastesWine color chromatically more stable[67]
      MerlotPhenolic extracts additionColor loss reduction in 3 months[68]
      Mannoproteins additionnThe color stability and antioxidant capacity improved[97]
      YeastYeastMetschnikowia pulcherrima, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Candida zeylanoides, and Torulaspora delbrueckiiMixed inoculation with S. cerevisiaePyruvate and acetaldehyde content increase, promoting polymeric anthocyanins formation.[46,73]
      Pichia guilliermondii, S. pombe, and Wickerhamomyces anomalusMixed inoculation with S. cerevisiaeHydroxycinnamic acid decarboxylase increased, resulting in more pyranoanthocyanins synthesis.[75]
      WineBlending wineOutcomes
      BlendingCabernet Franc, Cabernet SauvignonMarselan and Petit Verdota* and red hue increased; b* and yellow hue decreased.[76]
      Aging timeMethodsOutcomes
      Micro-oxygen3~6 monthsBarrel aging and tank aging with micro-oxygenMonomeric anthocyanins decreased and vitisin-related anthocyanins increased. Oak matured wine showed a more stable color after six months botting aging,[82]
      12 monthsBarrel agingWine aging in lower oxygen permeability barrel receives more polymeric anthocyanins.[80]
      15 dTank aging with adding wood chips and blocksMonomeric anthocyanins decreased 4%−14%, polymeric anthocyanins increased 7%−21%.[84]
      TemperatureMethodOutcomes
      Temperature20 °CBottle aging at 20 °CSynthesize more polymeric anthocyanins than wine aging at 15 °C.[91]
      20−27 °CBottle aging at 20−27 °CSynthesize more pinotin than wine aging at 15−17 °C.[92]

      Table 1. 

      Examples used in improvement of anthocyanin stability.