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Alvaro Ivan Peña Neira

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRONÓMICAS

Santigo, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Educación

  •  Food Science and Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. España, 1998

Experiencia Académica

  •   Profesor Titular Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

    Ciencias Agronómicas

    Santiago, Chile

    1999 - At present


 

Article (61)

Chemical Profile and Phenolic Composition of Commercial Chilean Pinot Noir Wines from Clonal and Mass-Selection

Pena-Neira, Alvaro; Garrido-Salinas, Marco; Estay, Karinna; Seguel, Oscar; Pastenes, Claudio; Sepulveda, Christian; Gil i Cortiella, Mariona

Article ISI
PLANTS-BASEL  (2026)

Oxygen-induced enzymatic and chemical degradation kinetics in wine model solution of selected phenolic compounds involved in browning

Bustamante M.; Gil-Cortiella, M; Peña-Neira, A; Gombau, J; García-Roldán, A; Cisterna M.; Montané, X; Fort F.; Rozés, N; Canals J.M.; et al.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Food Chemistry  (2025)

Phenolic Evolution During Industrial Red Wine Fermentations with Different Sequential Air Injection Regimes

Peña-Martínez, PA; Peña-Neira, A; Laurie V.F.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Fermentation  (2025)

Sensory characterisation using text mining analysis: An approach for a site-typicity description in Chilean Sauvignon blanc wines

Cáceres-Mella A.; Díaz-Gálvez, I; Viacava, C; Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
Oeno One  (2025)

The Impact of Fermenter Shape on the Performance of White Wine Alcoholic Fermentation and the Composition of the Resulting Wines in Laboratory-Scale Trials

Córdova-Palominos, P; Jara C.; Laurie V.F.; Peña-Neira, A; Cortiella M.G.I.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Food Science  (2025)

Chemical Characterization of Sauvignon Blanc Wines from Three Cold-Climate-Growing Areas of Chile

Rojas J.; Viacava, C; Ubeda C.; Peña-Neira, A; Cuneo I.F.; Kuhn N.; Cáceres-Mella A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Foods  (2024)

Influence of Protective Colloids on Calcium Tartrate Stability and the Astringency Perception in a Red Wine

Cisterna-Castillo, M; Covarrubias J.I.; Medel-Maraboli M.; Peña-Neira, A; Cortiella M.G.I.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Foods  (2024)

Modifying the Ambient Light Spectrum Using LED Lamps Alters the Phenolic Profile of Hydroponically Grown Greenhouse Lettuce Plants without Affecting Their Agronomic Characteristics

Hernández-Adasme, C; Silva H.; Pena A.; Vargas-Martínez, M; Salazar-Parra C.; Sun B.; Contreras V.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Plants  (2024)

Phenolic, Polysaccharides Composition, and Texture Properties during Ripening and Storage Time of New Table Grape Cultivars in Chile

Peña-Neira, A; Cortiella M.G.I.; Ubeda C.; Pastenes C.; Villalobos, L; Contador L.; Infante R.; Gomez C.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Plants  (2023)

The diversity of effects of yeast derivatives during sparkling wine aging

Lambert-Royoa, MI; Ubeda C.; Del Barrio-Galán R.; Sieczkowski N.; Canals J.M.; Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
Food Chemistry  (2022)

Effectiveness of Fibers from Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera) Pomace as Fining Agents for Red Wines

Gil, Mariona

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY  (2018)

Location effects on the polyphenolic and polysaccharidic profiles and colour of Carignan grape variety wines from the Chilean Maule region

Jesus Cejudo-Bastante, Maria; Heredia, Francisco J.

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL  (2018)

Protective Effect of Pitao (Pitavia punctata R. & P.) Molina ) Polyphenols against the Red Blood Cells Lipoperoxidation and the In Vitro LDL Oxidation

Soto-Cerda, Luis; Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE  (2018)

Water stress and ripeness effects on the volatile composition of Cabernet Sauvignon wines



Article ISI
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE  (2018)

Effect of a commercial tannin on the sensorial temporality of astringency



Article ISI SCOPUS
Food Research International  (2017)

Extraction of Soluble Polysaccharides from Grape Skins

Gil Cortiella, Mariona

Article ISI SCIELO SCOPUS
CIENCIA E INVESTIGACION AGRARIA  (2017)

Great diversity among commercial inactive dry-yeast based products

López-Solís, R; Duarte, C; Meza, M; del Barrio, R, Peña-Neira, A; Medel, M; Obreque-Slier, E.

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2017)

Comparative Determination of Anthocyanins, Low Molecular Weight Phenols, and Flavanol Fractions in Vitis vinifera L. cv Carmenere Skins and Seeds by Differential Solvent Extraction and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Izquierdo-Hernández A.; Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
ANALYTICAL LETTERS  (2016)

Effect of different ageing techniques on the polysaccharide and phenolic composition and sensorial characteristics of Chardonnay white wines fermented with different selected Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast strains

Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY  (2016)

Long-term effects of abscisic acid (ABA) on the grape berry phenylpropanoid pathway: Gene expression and metabolite content

Villalobos-González L.; Peña-Neira, A; Ibanez F.; Pastenes C.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry  (2016)

Volatile profile characterisation of Chilean sparkling wines produced by traditional and Charmat methods via sequential stir bar sorptive extraction

Ubeda C.; Troncoso A.M.; Peña-Neira, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2016)

Effect of different aging techniques on the polysaccharide and phenolic composition and sensory characteristics of Syrah red wines fermented using different yeast strains

Del Barrio-Galán R.; Medel-Maraboli M.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2015)

Effect of selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains and different aging techniques on the polysaccharide and polyphenolic composition and sensorial characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon red wines

Del Barrio-Galán R.; Cáceres-Mella A.; Medel-Maraboli M.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture  (2015)

Phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of pomaces from four grape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.)

de la Cerda-Carrasco, A; Lopez-Solis R.; Nunez-Kalasic, H; Pena Neira, A.; Obreque-Slier E.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture  (2015)

Application of calcium and antibrowning agent effect on total phenol content and antioxidant capacity of fresh cut 'Packham's Triumph' pears packaged in modified atmosphere

Mery-Kraemer L.; Machuca Á.; Peña-Neira, A; Escalona V.

Article SCOPUS
International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation  (2014)

Chemical and Sensory Effects of Storing Sauvignon Blanc Wine in Colored Bottles under Artificial Light

Cáceres-Mella A.; Flores-Valdivia, D; Laurie V.F.; Lopez-Solis R.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2014)

Low molecular-weight phenols in Tannat wines made by alternative winemaking procedures

Favre G.; Pena Neira, A.; Baldi, C; Hernandez N.; Traverso, S; Gil, G; Gonzalez-Neves, G

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2014)

Periodic Aeration of Red Wine Compared to Microoxygenation at Production Scale

Laurie V.F.; Salazar S.; Campos, MI; Cáceres-Mella A.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE  (2014)

Phenolic composition and mouthfeel characteristics resulting from blending Chilean red wines

Cáceres-Mella A.; Pena Neira, A.; Aviles-Galvez, P; Medel-Maraboli M.; Del Barrio-Galán R.; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE  (2014)

Relationships among Gene Expression and Anthocyanin Composition of Malbec Grapevine Clones

Munoz C.; Gomez-Talquenca, S; Chialva, C; Ibáñez, J; Martinez-Zapater, JM; Pena Neira, A.; Lijavetzky, D

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY  (2014)

Comparison of analytical methods for measuring proanthocyanidins in wines and their relationship with perceived astringency

Cáceres-Mella A.; Pena Neira, A.; Narvaez-Bastias, J; Jara-Campos, C; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2013)

Effect of inert gas and prefermentative treatment with polyvinylpolypyrrolidone onthe phenolic composition of Chilean Sauvignon blanc wines

Cáceres-Mella A.; Pena Neira, A.; Parraguez, J; Lopez-Solis R.; Laurie V.F.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture  (2013)

Effect of saignee on phenolic composition of Malbec wines

Fanzone M.; Pena Neira, A.; Jofre, V.; Assof M.; Zamora F.

Article ISI
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS  (2013)

Phenolic composition of skins from four Carmenet grape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) during ripening

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.; Cáceres-Mella A.; Toledo-Araya, H; Lopez-Rivera, A

Article ISI SCOPUS
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2013)

Phenolic compound composition in immature seeds of fava bean (Vicia faba L.) varieties cultivated in Chile

Baginsky C.; Pena Neira, A.; Cáceres, A; Hernandez, T; Estrella, I; Morales H.; Pertuzé, R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis  (2013)

Climatic potential for viticulture in Central Chile

Montes C.; Pena Neira, A.; Tonietto J.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research  (2012)

Differential interaction of seed polyphenols from grapes collected at different maturity stages with the protein fraction of saliva

Obreque-Slier E.; Lopez-Solis R.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2012)

Evaluation of pathogenesis-related protein content and protein instability of seven white grape (Vitis vinifera L.) clones from Casablanca Valley, Chile

Salazar F.N.; Lopez F.; Chiffelle, I; Lopez R.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
European Food Research and Technology  (2012)

Impact of phenolic and polysaccharidic composition on commercial value of Argentinean Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon wines

Fanzone M.; Pena Neira, A.; Gil M.; Jofre, V.; Assof M.; Zamora F.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Food Research International  (2012)

Interactions of enological tannins with the protein fraction of saliva and astringency perception are affected by pH

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2012)

Phenolic characterisation of red wines from different grape varieties cultivated in Mendoza province (Argentina)

Fanzone M.; Zamora F.; Jofre, V.; Assof M.; Gomez-Cordoves, C; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture  (2012)

Phenolic composition and physicochemical parameters of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape seeds (Vitis vinifera L.) during ripening

Obreque-Slier E.; Lopez-Solis R.; Castro-Ulloa L.; Romero-Diaz C.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2012)

Phenolic Compositions of Grapes and Wines from Cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon Produced in Chile and Their Relationship to Commercial Value

Cáceres, A; Pena Neira, A.; Gálvez Á.; Obreque-Slier E.; Lopez-Solis R.; Canals J.M.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2012)

Compatible GLRaV-3 viral infections affect berry ripening decreasing sugar accumulation and anthocyanin biosynthesis in Vitis vinifera

Vega A.; Pena Neira, A.; Cramer, GR; Arce Johnson P.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Plant Molecular Biology  (2011)

Phenolic Composition of Malbec Grape Skins and Seeds from Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) during Ripening. Effect of Cluster Thinning

Fanzone M.; Zamora F.; Jofre, V.; Assof M.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2011)

Phenolics contents and sensory characterisation of melting and non-melting peach

Contador L.; Rubio P.; Shinya P.; Meneses C.; Pena Neira, A.; Infante R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology  (2011)

POSTHARVEST SENSORY AND PHENOLIC CHARACTERIZATION OF 'ELEGANT LADY' AND 'CARSON' PEACHES

Infante R.; Contador L.; Rubio P.; Aros D.; Pena Neira, A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research  (2011)

Precipitation of low molecular weight phenolic compounds of grape seeds cv. Carmenere (Vitis vinifera L.) by whole saliva

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
European Food Research and Technology  (2011)

Comparative Study of the Phenolic Composition of Seeds and Skins from Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) during Ripening

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.; Zamora-Marin, F; Ricardo-da-Silva, JM; Laureano, O

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2010)

Enhancement of Both Salivary Protein-Enological Tannin Interactions and Astringency Perception by Ethanol

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2010)

INFLUENCE OF THE GENOTYPE ON THE ANTHOCYANIN COMPOSITION, ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND COLOR OF CHILEAN POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum L.) JUICES

Sepulveda E.; Saenz C.; Pena A.; Robert P.; Bartolome, B; Gomez-Cordoves, C

Article ISI SCIELO
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH  (2010)

Influence of the genotype on the anthocyanin composition, antioxidant capacity and color of Chilean pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) juices Influencia del genotipo en la composición de antocianos, capacidad antioxidante y color de jugos de granada (Punica granatum L.) cultivadas en Chile

Sepulveda E.; Saenz C.; Pena A.; Robert P.; Bartolome, B; Gomez-Cordoves, C

Article SCOPUS
Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research  (2010)

Measurement of saliva volume in the mouth of members of a trained sensory panel using a beetroot (Beta vulgaris) extract

Figueroa C.; Martinez, C.; Medel M.; Obreque E.; Pena Neira, A.; Morales-Bozo I.; Toledo, H; López-Solís, RO

Article ISI SCOPUS
Food Quality and Preference  (2010)

Phenolic Characterization of Malbec Wines from Mendoza Province (Argentina)

Fanzone M.; Pena Neira, A.; Jofre, V.; Assof M.; Zamora F.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2010)

Quantitative Determination of Interactions Between Tannic Acid and a Model Protein Using Diffusion and Precipitation Assays on Cellulose Membranes

Obreque-Slier E.; Mateluna C.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.

Article ISI SCOPUS
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  (2010)

Tannin-protein interaction is more closely associated with astringency than tannin-protein precipitation: experience with two oenological tannins and a gelatin

Obreque-Slier E.; Lopez-Solis R.; Pena Neira, A.; Zamora-Marin, F

Article ISI SCOPUS
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (2010)

Phenolic characterization of commercial enological tannins

Obreque-Slier E.; Pena Neira, A.; Lopez-Solis R.; Ramirez-Escudero, C; Zamora-Marin, F

Article ISI SCOPUS
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY  (2009)

Post-veraison sunlight exposure induces MYB-mediated transcriptional regulation of anthocyanin and flavonol synthesis in berry skins of Vitis vinifera

Matus J.T.; Loyola R.; Vega A.; Pena Neira, A.; Bordeu E.; Arce Johnson P.; Alcalde J.A.

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY  (2009)

Induction of salivary polypeptides associated with parotid hypertrophy by gallotannins administered topically into mouse mouth

Gho, F; Pena Neira, A.; López-Solís, RO

Article ISI SCOPUS
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY  (2007)

Low molecular weight phenolic and anthocyanin composition of grape skins from cv. syrah (Vitis vinifera L.) in the maipo valley (Chile): Effect of clusters thinning and vineyard yield

Pena Neira, A.; Cáceres, A; Pastenes C.

Article ISI SCOPUS
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL  (2007)

Effects of ripening stages and of plant vegetative vigor on the phenolic composition of grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Cabernet Sauvignon in the Maipo Valley (Chile)

Pena Neira, A.; Duenas, M.; Duarte A.; Hernandez, T; Estrella, I; Loyola, E

Article ISI SCOPUS
VITIS  (2004)

ConferencePaper (1)

Antioxidants in Chilean berries

Speisky H.; Pena A.; Gomez M.; Fredes C.; Hurtado M.; Gotteland M.; Brunser O.

ConferencePaper ISI
IX INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRRIGATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS  (2008)

Errata (1)

Photoprotection Is Achieved by Photorespiration and Modification of the Leaf Incident Light, and Their Extent Is Modulated by the Stomatal Sensitivity to Water Deficit in Grapevines (vol 11, 1050, 2022)

Villalobos-González L.; Alarcón N.; Bastias R.; Perez C.; Sanz R.; Peña-Neira, A; Pastenes C.

Errata ISI SCOPUS
Plants  (2022)

1
Cecilia Baginsky

Profesora Asociada

Producción Agrícola

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. FAC CS. AGRONÓMICAS

Santiago, Chile

2
Rodrigo Gutierrez

Full Professor

Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

2
Claudio Pastenes

Profesor Titular

Producción Agrícola

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

2
Edmundo Bordeu

Professor

Fruticultura y Enología

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

2
Paz Robert

Prof. Titular

Ciencia de los Alimentos y Tecnología Química

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Jorge Pérez

Profesor Titular

Ciencias Ambientales y Recursos Naturales Renovables

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRONÓMICAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

63
Alvaro Peña

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRONÓMICAS

Santigo, Chile

1
Remigio López

Profesor Asociado

Biología Celular y Molecular

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FAC. MEDICINA, ICBM (BIOQUÍMICA Y BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR)

Santiago, Chile

2
Carmen Saenz

Profesora Titular

Agroindustria y Enología

Universidad de Chile, Fac. Ciencias Agronomicas

Santiago, Chile

1
RICARDO PERTUZÉ

Profesor Asociado

Producción Agrícola

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FAC. CS. AGRONÓMICAS

Santiago, Chile

1
Víctor Laurie

Profesor Titular

Horticultura

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

2
Andrea Vega

Assistant Professor

Universidad Adolfo Ibánez

Santiago, Chile

1
HERNAN SPEISKY

PROFESOR TITULAR

UNIVERSITY OF CHILE

SANTIAGO, Chile

1
Fernando Salazar

Full professor

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Valparaíso, Chile

2
RODRIGO INFANTE

Profesor Titular

Producción Agrícola

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Carla Jara

Profesor Asociado

Agroindustria y Enología

UNIVERISDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Victor Escalona

ASSOCIATED RESEARCHER

CIENCIAS AGRONOMICAS

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

SANTIAGO, Chile

3
Mariona Gil

Académico Docente Investigador

Ingeniería

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Santiago de Chile, Chile

1
Oscar Forero

Investigador

Instituto de Química de Recursos Naturales

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

1
Oscar Forero

Asesor científico

Instituto de química de productos naturales

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

12
Alejandro Cáceres

Profesor Auxiliar

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Quillota, Chile

5
Marcela Medel

Profesor Asistente

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

2
Loreto Contador

Directora

Infood

Santiago, Chile

1
DANILO AROS

Associate Professor

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Rodrigo Loyola

Investigador Postdoctoral

Biotecnología

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS

Santiago, Chile

1
Graciela Gil

1
Américo Contreras

Profesor

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
PAULINA SHINYA

2
Pia Rubio

Independiente

Particular

Santiago, Chile

1
Carlo Montes

Scientist

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)v

texcoco, México