Volatile composition of partially fermented wines elaborated from sun dried Pedro Ximénez grapes

In this work, we used a cell immobilisation system consisting of Penicillium chrysogenum fungi (GRAS) bound to the osmotolerant yeast strains Saccharomyces cerevisiae X4 and X5 for the partial fermentation of raisin musts. The resulting wines were compared with others obtained by partial fermentation of musts with free yeasts and with a traditionally produced sweet wine (i.e. without fermentation of the must). The analysis of volatile compounds grouped by aroma series showed the partially fermented musts had a more complex aroma than the traditional wine. Specially prominent among aroma series was that of ripe fruit, followed by the milky and chemical series. The volatiles with the greatest impact on wine aroma as assessed in terms of odour activity were ethyl hexanoate, ethyl octanoate, butyrolactone, isoamyl alcohols, acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, 2,3-butanediol, acetoin and 2,3-butanedione. A cluster analysis according to the Ward method was performed to assess the similarity between the traditional sweet wine and those obtained by partial fermentation with free and immobilised yeasts revealed small differences between the wines obtained with free and immobilised yeasts, and marked differences between partially fermented and traditionally obtained sweet wine. The wines provided by immobilised yeasts were the most appreciated in the sensory analysis (especially those obtained with X4 yeasts).     

酿酒酵母与产香酵母混合发酵鸭梨酒工艺条件优化

产香酵母通过不同的代谢途径产生多种挥发性香气成分,增加了酒体的香气。该文利用产香酵母与酿酒酵母协同发酵酿造鸭梨果酒,以期改善单一酿酒酵母发酵酒体的风味与口感,更大程度地开发水果的酿酒潜力。从6株产香酵母中优选1株产香酵母B(异常毕赤酵母(Pichia anomala))与安琪SY果酒酵母进行共酵,在单因素试验的基础上,选择发酵时间、接种量和接种时间进行响应面优化试验,以感官评分为响应值,确定最佳工艺为,发酵初始接种2%的产香酵母B,24 h后接种3%的果酒酵母SY,24℃发酵8 d,所得鸭梨酒酒精度达11.6%vol,可溶性固形物为5 Brix。通过理化及顶空固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱分析发现,酯类物质是构成酒体香气的主要成分,混菌发酵酒体的总酯含量为3.21 g/L,是单菌发酵酒体的2.6倍,混菌发酵酒体中辛酸乙酯、己酸乙酯、乙酸乙酯、癸酸乙酯相对含量都比单菌发酵高。所得酒体呈亮黄色,澄清透亮,果香清雅,香味协调。     

Fermentation Characteristics and Aromatic Profile of Plum Wines Produced with Indigenous Microbiota and Pure Cultures of Selected Yeast

The aim of this study was to assess and compare fermentation characteristics and aromatic profile of plum wines produced with indigenous microbiota and pure cultures of different selected yeast. Experiments were carried out with plum (Prunus domestica L.) varieties of different fruit ripening times (?a?anska rana, ?a?anska lepotica, and Po?ega?a). Wine fermentations were conducted by the activity of indigenous microbiota, commercially available Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces bayanus yeast strains and joint activity of Schizosaccharomyces pombe and S. cerevisiae (sequential inoculation). Statistically significant differences in fermentative characteristics and the content of certain volatile compounds were observed as a result of metabolic activity of various indigenous and/or selected yeasts during fermentation of plum pomace. Minimal duration of fermentation (4 to 5 d) and fastest ethanol production rate (from 12.3 to 15.5 g/L/d) were the characteristics of the studied S. cerevisiae strains. Isobutanol, 3‐methyl‐1‐butanol, 1‐heptanol, and 1‐octanol were the most prevalent higher alcohols in the tested plum wine samples. The predominant ester in plum wines was ethyl acetate, ethyl lactate, amyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, and ethyl palmitate, esters responsible for the floral and fruity olfactory tones, were also present in large amounts. Also, the use of S. cerevisiae strains resulted in the production of plum wines with better sensory characteristics than ones produced with other investigated yeasts. Obtained results are significant since there is limited data on the compounds responsible for the unique flavor of plum wine, as well as on the impact of different yeast starter cultures application on the overall quality of fruit wines.     

三种非酿酒酵母对贵人香白葡萄酒发酵进程及挥发性组分的影响

本文以‘贵人香’葡萄为原料,利用三种商业化非酿酒酵母（戴尔有孢圆酵母、美极梅氏酵母和耐热克鲁维酵母）与酿酒酵母混合发酵酿制白葡萄酒,并对酵母的发酵进程、葡萄酒理化指标、挥发性物质含量以及香气感官品质进行比较,旨在阐述非酿酒酵母/酿酒酵母混合发酵对白葡萄酒香气质量的影响。结果表明,三种非酿酒酵母与酿酒酵母的混合发酵均能顺利完成,但美极梅氏酵母易受到酿酒酵母的抑制。理化指标检测结果显示混合发酵白葡萄酒的酒精含量低于酿酒酵母单独发酵。挥发性香气物质采用气相色谱-离子迁移谱技术进行检测,共检测到34种化合物,接种美极梅氏酵母的葡萄酒中己酸乙酯、异戊酸乙酯、乙酸己酯、γ-壬内酯、δ-辛内酯、己醇、芳樟醇等物质的信号强度最高,整体香气风格最突出。接种戴尔有孢圆酵母和耐热克鲁维酵母的酒样中辛酸乙酯、乙酸丙酯、丙酸乙酯、α-松油烯等组分的含量较高,香气感官特征存在相似性,且均优于酿酒酵母单独发酵的葡萄酒。主成分分析结果能较好地区分不同混合发酵工艺生产的葡萄酒。综上,非酿酒酵母/酿酒酵母混合发酵对提升白葡萄酒香气质量有积极作用。     

The influence of yeast on the aroma of Sauvignon Blanc wine

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of different Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeast strains on the concentration of aroma-enhancing volatile thiols and fermentation metabolites in Sauvignon Blanc wine. Seven commercial wine yeast strains were selected based on their putative ability to modulate the concentrations of the fruity volatile thiols, 4-mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one (4MMP), 3-mercapto-hexanol (3MH) and 3-mercapto-hexylacetate (3MHA). Each of these yeasts was used to produce Sauvignon Blanc wines under controlled conditions, in triplicate, in 20-L quantities. The levels of 4MMP, 3MH and 3MHA in these wines were quantified using the p-hydroxymercuribenzoate method. In addition, a total of 24 volatile yeast-derived fermentation aroma compounds were also quantified using headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography mass spectrometry (HS-SPME–GC–MS). Formal sensory analysis was conducted by 12 trained assessors and, additionally, a panel of 24 experienced wine industry professionals assessed the wines and ranked them in order of preference. The results indicated that the yeast strains varied significantly in terms of their capabilities to (i) produce volatile thiols and fermentation metabolites; and (ii) to modulate the varietal characters of Sauvignon Blanc wine. Yeast strains that produced the highest levels of volatile thiols were responsible for wines with the highest perceived intensity of fruitiness, and these wines were preferred by the tasting panels. While the ‘green’ characters in Sauvignon Blanc wines can be manipulated through vineyard management, the ‘tropical fruity’ characters appear to be largely dependent on the wine yeast strain used during fermentation. Therefore, the choice of yeast strain offers great potential to modulate wine aroma profiles to definable styles and predetermined consumer market specifications.     

Effects of yeast fermentation on transforming the volatile compounds of unsalted pork hydrolysate

This study investigated the possibility of transforming unsalted pork hydrolysate into a liquid seasoning by studying volatile compound production through yeast fermentation. The yeasts used included a typical soya sauce yeast and three wine yeasts. The yeasts inoculated in the glucose supplementary pork hydrolysate increased by approximately 2.0 log of CFU mL⁻¹ within 24 hours at 30°C without adding salt. Yeast fermentation largely depleted the abundant aldehydes (hexenal) present in unfermented pork hydrolysate to trace levels with the formation of ethanol, corresponding alcohols and carboxylic acids. The wine yeasts showed higher production of fruity esters such as ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate, whereas the soya sauce yeast produced more ketones such as acetone and 2-heptanone. This study revealed a potential method of producing a value-added meat hydrolysate from pork by-product.     

Monitoring a mixed starter of Hanseniaspora vineae-Saccharomyces cerevisiae in natural must: impact on 2-phenylethyl acetate production

The effect of simultaneous or sequential inoculation of Hanseniaspora vineae CECT 1471 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae T73 in non-sterile must on 2-phenylethyl acetate production has been examined. In both treatments tested, no significant differences in Saccharomyces yeast growth were found, whereas non-Saccharomyces yeast growth was significantly different during all days of fermentation. Independently of the type of inoculation, S. cerevisiae was the predominant species from day 3 till the end of the fermentation. The dynamics of indigenous and inoculated yeast populations showed H. vineae to be the predominant non-Saccharomyces species at the beginning of fermentation in sequentially inoculated wines, whereas the simultaneous inoculation of S. cerevisiae did not permit any non-Saccharomyces species to become predominant. Differences found in non-Saccharomyces yeast growth in both fermentations influenced the analytical profiles of final wines and specifically 2-phenylethyl acetate concentration which was two-fold increased in sequentially inoculated wines in comparison to those co-inoculated. In conclusion we have shown that H. vineae inoculated as part of a sequential mixed starter is able to compete with native yeasts present in non-sterile must and modify the wine aroma profile.     

Effects of sequentially inoculated Williopsis saturnus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on volatile profiles of papaya wine

The effects of sequential inoculation of yeasts Williopsis saturnus var. mrakii NCYC2251 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus R2 on the volatile profiles of papaya wine were investigated at an inoculum ratio of 1000 (W. saturnus) to 1 (S. cerevisiae). Inoculation of S. cerevisiae after seven days' fermentation with W. saturnus produced papaya wine with more acetate esters and fruitiness than the control (simultaneous inoculation). However, inoculation of W. saturnus after two days' fermentation with S. cerevisiae resulted in most of the volatile composition being comparable to the control, except for the enhanced amount of ethyl esters. The first inoculated yeast dominated the fermentation. The study suggests that sequential inoculation of non-Saccharomyces and Saccharomyces yeasts at a certain inoculum ratio may be a valuable tool to manipulate yeast succession and to modulate the volatile profiles and organoleptic properties of papaya wine.     

Selected non-Saccharomyces wine yeasts in controlled multistarter fermentations with Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Non-Saccharomyces yeasts are metabolically active during spontaneous and inoculated must fermentations, and by producing a plethora of by-products, they can contribute to the definition of the wine aroma. Thus, use of Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts as mixed starter cultures for inoculation of wine fermentations is of increasing interest for quality enhancement and improved complexity of wines. We initially characterized 34 non-Saccharomyces yeasts of the genera Candida, Lachancea (Kluyveromyces), Metschnikowia and Torulaspora, and evaluated their enological potential. This confirmed that non-Saccharomyces yeasts from wine-related environments represent a rich sink of unexplored biodiversity for the winemaking industry. From these, we selected four non-Saccharomyces yeasts to combine with starter cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in mixed fermentation trials. The kinetics of growth and fermentation, and the analytical profiles of the wines produced indicate that these non-Saccharomyces strains can be used with S. cerevisiae starter cultures to increase polysaccharide, glycerol and volatile compound production, to reduce volatile acidity, and to increase or reduce the total acidity of the final wines, depending on yeast species and inoculum ratio used. The overall effects of the non-Saccharomyces yeasts on fermentation and wine quality were strictly dependent on the Saccharomyces/non-Saccharomyces inoculum ratio that mimicked the differences of fermentation conditions (natural or simultaneous inoculated fermentation).     

玫瑰香干红葡萄酒自然发酵过程中优势酵母分离鉴定及其应用潜力分析

为酿造特色玫瑰香干红葡萄酒,开发本土发酵剂是目前重要发展方向。从昌黎产区玫瑰香干红葡萄酒自然发酵醪中共分离得到337株酵母,通过WL(Wallerstein laboratory)鉴别培养基对其进行分类鉴定、计数,将其鉴别为7大类,根据计数结果选取优势酵母接种至BIGGY(bismuth sulphite glucose glycine yeast)固体培养基,从中进一步筛选不产H2S酵母,进行分子鉴定,结果显示HBKS-Y1、HBKS-Y3为酿酒酵母,HBKS-Y2为葡萄汁有孢汉逊酵母。考察3株本土酵母酿造因子耐性,发现3株酵母对乙醇、SO2、糖度均具有较高耐性,满足葡萄酒酿造要求;以商用活性干酵母FX10葡萄汁发酵为对照,考察3株酵母对玫瑰香葡萄汁单菌、混菌发酵理化指标和香气成分的影响,3株本土酵母单菌和混菌发酵各指标(例如:还原糖、酒精度、总酸、挥发酸、甘油和乙醛含量)均符合干红葡萄酒酿造标准。同时发现,与HBKS-Y2单菌发酵相比,3株酵母混菌发酵总酸和挥发酸含量降低,对葡萄酒有益,且混菌发酵对葡萄酒其他理化指标没有不利影响。本土酵母发酵尤其是混菌发酵,表征玫瑰香品种香气的萜烯醇类物质含量明显高于活性干酵母发酵。以上结果表明,3株本土酵母可以应用于玫瑰香干红葡萄酒的酿造,且3株酵母混菌发酵对突出玫瑰香干红葡萄酒品种香气具有一定的应用潜力。     

戴尔有孢圆酵母对葡萄酒香气的影响

以新疆天山北麓产区和山东乳山产区赤霞珠葡萄为原料,分别选用酿酒酵母、戴尔有孢圆酵母单独发酵以及二者混合发酵,发酵结束后测定葡萄酒的各项理化指标以及挥发性化合物含量。结果表明：2个产地赤霞珠葡萄酒共检测出60种与酵母代谢相关的挥发性化合物,其中醇类23种、酯类26种、酸类8种和酮类3种,不同酵母菌发酵的葡萄酒中的香气成分及含量差异明显;戴尔有孢圆酵母单独发酵产生的醇类、酯类和酸类含量都较高,而与酿酒酵母混合发酵则降低了挥发酸的含量;本实验中戴尔有孢圆酵母明显提高了赤霞珠葡萄酒中乙基酯类的含量,特别是辛酸乙酯、癸酸乙酯和月桂酸乙酯等脂肪酸乙酯,增加了葡萄酒中的果香味;对于原料来自不同产地的葡萄酒,戴尔有孢圆酵母与酿酒酵母混合发酵均可以增强其发酵香气,提高葡萄酒香气的复杂性。     

Sweet Wine Production by Two Osmotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strains

The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to produce sweet wine is difficult because yeast is affected by a hyperosmotic stress due to the high sugar concentrations in the fermenting must. One possible alternative could be the coimmobilization of the osmotolerant yeast strains S. cerevisiae X4 and X5 on Penicillium chrysogenum strain H3 (GRAS) for the partial fermentation of raisin musts. This immobilized has been, namely, as yeast biocapsules. Traditional sweet wine (that is, without fermentation of the must) and must partially fermented by free yeast cells were also used for comparison. Partially fermented sweet wines showed higher concentration of the volatile compounds than traditionally produced wines. The wines obtained by immobilized yeast cells reached minor concentrations of major alcohols than wines by free cells. The consumption of specific nitrogen compounds was dependent on yeast strain and the cellular immobilization. A principal component analysis shows that the compounds related to the response to osmotic stress (glycerol, acetaldehyde, acetoin, and butanediol) clearly differentiate the wines obtained with free yeasts but not the wines obtained with immobilized yeasts.     

Biotechnological potential of non-Saccharomyces yeasts isolated during spontaneous fermentations of Malvar (Vitis vinifera cv. L.)

Non-Saccharomyces yeast species assume an important role in wine flavor. Notwithstanding, the chemical basis for the flavor characteristics of wines from some grape varieties is not yet defined. The value of this work lies in the use of Malvar white grape, an autochthonous variety from Madrid (Spain) winegrowing region to conduct spontaneous fermentations. This is the first time that a comparative characterization of a wide range of non-Saccharomyces species and a comprehensive analysis of these yeast-derived volatiles has been carried out in this grape variety. β-glucosidase and pectinase (polygalacturonase) extracellular activities were tested on agar plates as primary selection criteria among the 504 non-Saccharomyces isolated from Malvar spontaneous fermentations during four consecutive harvests. Analysis of the wines obtained after fermentation using the selected yeast strains indicates that non-Saccharomyces yeasts isolated along the fermentative process seem that could have a positive impact, showing a high variability in the volatile compounds contributing to the organoleptic characteristics of Malvar wines. Torulaspora delbrueckii CLI 918 was defined as the yeast strain with potential interest for its contribution to the aromatic wine profile with flowery and fruity aromas and could be used in mixed starter cultures with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. However, Hanseniaspora guilliermondii increased the volatile acidity and ethyl acetate, but this species along with the genus Pichia and Candida seem to provide a high quantity of extracellular enzymes which may be beneficial in wine making.     

Chemical and volatile composition of lychee wines fermented with four commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains

This study evaluated the chemical and volatile composition of lychee wines fermented with four commercial yeast strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: EC‐1118, R2, 71B and MERIT.ferm. Yeast cell population, pH, malic acid, ammonia and some amino acids had significant differences between strain 71B and other strains. There were strain variations with regard to degradation and retention of some juice volatiles as well as formation of new volatile compounds such as most esters and certain terpene compounds. Ethyl octanoate had the highest odour activity value (OAV of 500–1100), followed by ethyl hexanoate (about 50–85), among the common odorants in all lychee wines. Ethyl octanoate reached its highest OAV (1077) in the lychee wine fermented with strain EC1118, whereas ethyl hexanoate had the highest OAV (85) in the wine fermented with strain MERIT.ferm. Cis‐rose oxide, the character‐impact volatile in lychee juice with highest OAV (161), was dramatically reduced to trace levels after fermentation.     

葡萄酒活性干酵母直投和活化工艺对酒精发酵的影响

选取了6种国内外不同的葡萄酒活性干酵母,分别采用活化与直投工艺,在15 ℃和25 ℃条件下,验证其酒精发酵的代谢动力学及甘油产量的差异。结果表明,在15 ℃发酵条件下,部分活性干酵母直投接种比活化接种晚一天结束发酵;F1酵母活化与直投处理间甘油产量没有显著差异（P＞0.05）,其他5种酵母活化工艺发酵的葡萄酒甘油产量显著高于直投工艺（P＜0.05）;在25 ℃发酵条件下,活化接种和直投接种均在同一天完成酒精发酵,最终残糖均＜4 g/L;F1酵母活化与直投接种之间的甘油产量没有显著的差异（P＞0.05）,A2酵母活化接种后葡萄酒的甘油产量显著低于直投工艺（P＜0.05）,其他4种葡萄酒活性干酵母活化后的甘油产量明显高于直投工艺（P＜0.05）。与活化后接种相比,直投接种可能延长发酵时间,降低甘油产量。     

Selection and modification of yeasts and lactic acid bacteria for wine fermentation

Historically, the fermentation of grape juice to wine has been carried out by indigenous yeasts found on the berry. However, in newer wine regions, e.g. the USA, inoculation with selected wine yeast strains is employed. Grape juice is high in nutritional factors and difficulties in fermentation usually arise from the inhibitory effects of the high concentration of sugar initially present and the ethanol produced. A secondary fermentation, brought about by indigenous or added lactic acid bacteria, converts malic acid to lactic acid and carbon dioxide and often occurs. This ‘malolactic’ fermentation is usually slow. For both yeast and bacterial fermentations strain selection is based more on fermentation performance than on sensory characteristics of the wine, with increased tolerance of the yeast to ethanol and of the bacteria to low pH being emphasized. Attempts to increase the malolactic fermentation rate have been made by cloning and transferring the malolactic gene from Lactobacillus to wine yeast. In early attempts to produce wines with enhanced or novel sensory characteristics a leucine-less mutant of a homothallic wine yeast has been obtained which does not produce isoamyl alcohol.     

Yeast and bacterial modulation of wine aroma and flavour

Wine is a highly complex mixture of compounds which largely define its appearance, aroma, flavour and mouth‐feel properties. The compounds responsible for those attributes have been derived in turn from three major sources, viz. grapes, microbes and, when used, wood (most commonly, oak). The grape‐derived compounds provide varietal distinction in addition to giving wine its basic structure. Thus, the floral monoterpenes largely define Muscat‐related wines and the fruity volatile thiols define Sauvignon‐related wines; the grape acids and tannins, together with alcohol, contribute the palate and mouth‐feel properties. Yeast fermentation of sugars not only produces ethanol and carbon dioxide but a range of minor but sensorially important volatile metabolites which gives wine its vinous character. These volatile metabolites, which comprise esters, higher alcohols, carbonyls, volatile fatty acids and sulfur compounds, are derived from sugar and amino acid metabolism. The malolactic fermentation, when needed, not only provides deacidification, but can enhance the flavour profile. The aroma and flavour profile of wine is the result of an almost infinite number of variations in production, whether in the vineyard or the winery. In addition to the obvious, such as the grapes selected, the winemaker employs a variety of techniques and tools to produce wines with specific flavour profiles. One of these tools is the choice of microorganism to conduct fermentation. During alcoholic fermentation, the wine yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae brings forth the major changes between grape must and wine: modifying aroma, flavour, mouth‐feel, colour and chemical complexity. The wine bacterium Oenococcus oeni adds its contribution to wines that undergo malolactic fermentation. Thus flavour‐active yeasts and bacterial strains can produce desirable sensory results by helping to extract compounds from the solids in grape must, by modifying grape‐derived molecules and by producing flavour‐active metabolites. This article reviews some of the most important flavour compounds found in wine, and their microbiological origin.     

Effect of grape indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains on Montepulciano d'Abruzzo red wine quality

The growth of selected, indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae added as starters (SRS1, MS72 and RT73) was monitored during Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine production. In all the fermentations the addition of the starter, caused a decrease of the non-Saccharomyces yeasts. When strains MS72 and RT73 were used as starters they were detected in the first phases of fermentations, while strain SRS1 competed successfully with native yeasts during all the process. Wines obtained by fermentation with the indigenous starters showed some different characteristics, according to the chemical and sensory analyses. This study highlighted that among selected starters with high fermentative capacity, some are able to dominate better than other natural wine yeast biota, whereas some strains can interact and survive besides native yeast populations during the fermentation. As a consequence, the dominance character can have a positive or negative effect on wine quality and has to be considered in the frame of yeast selection in order to improve or characterize traditional wines. Winemakers could choose among different degrees of yeast dominance to modulate the interaction among starter and native wine yeast population.     

Influence of yeast on the yield of fermentation and volatile profile of ‘Węgierka Zwykła’ plum distillates

The character of plum brandies depends on a unique aroma profile of the plum and the microbiota present on the surface of the fruits, as well as yeast used for fermentation. In this study, an evaluation of the effect of microorganisms applied for the fermentation of W?gierka Zwyk?a var. plum mashes and processing temperature (18 °C, 30 °C) on its efficiency and volatile profile, as well as taste and flavour of distillates obtained was performed. An estimation of the odour activity values (OAVs) of the volatile compounds was also conducted. Regardless of whether the fermentation was carried out using Saccharomyces bayanus wine yeast or by native microflora present on plums as well as raisins, the efficiency of this process was high and ranged between 91.7 and 96.7% of the theoretical efficiency. Especially rich in esters (among others ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate) was the distillate derived after fermentation with the microflora of plums and raisins, at 18 °C. An evaluation of the individual aromatic effect of chemical compounds present in tested distillates, in terms of their OAVs, revealed that the highest OAVs were reached with isovaleraldehyde. Other compounds that showed aroma values >1 and possibly had an effect on the overall aroma of tested plum distillates were the following: hexanal, benzaldehyde, ethyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl hexanoate, 1‐propanol, 2‐methyl‐1‐butanol, 3‐methyl‐1‐butanol and 1‐hexanol. The performed sensory ranking showed that the best rated distillate was the one obtained after fermentation with the indigenous microflora of plums and raisins, at 18 °C. Copyright © 2016 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling