Grapes and Health — Online Module (Week 1): Session Distribution The grape and its derivatives: anatomy of the bunch, must, skin, seed and pomace. Overview of the wine sector

Grapes (Vitis spp. L.) are among the world's most significant horticultural crops, garnering considerable attention for their polyphenol content. Polyphenols represent a major class of phytochemicals in grapes—primarily stilbenes (resveratrol), flavanols, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids—which are distributed in varying concentrations throughout the skin, flesh, and seeds. These compounds exhibit a broad spectrum of health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and antibacterial activities.