Repercussion of the clarification treatment agents before the alcoholic fermentation on volatile composition of white wines

Albariño must was clarified with two fining agents, as bentonite and silica gel. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out at semi-industrial scale, and the concentration of free monoterpenes, norisoprenoids, C₆-alcohols, higher alcohols, fatty acids, ethyl esters, and acetates was then investigated. The use of bentonite allows loss of several volatile compounds compared to wine control. In a second step, the effect of clarification–stabilization treatments with silica gel on aromatic substances was compared in order to study this influence in white wines elaborated from different aromatic varieties (Albariño and Loureira). The results showed that the use of these fining agent plays a significant role in the wine volatile composition.     

Effect of terroir on the volatiles of Vitis vinifera cv. Albariño

The effect of terroir on volatiles of Vitis vinifera cv Albariño was studied. Twelve commercial Albariño wines from Galicia, Spain, were analysed. The content of varietals and fermentative volatile compounds was determined by gas chromatography. The numerous significant differences found for most of the aromatic compounds studied show the influence of the terroir. The Albariño wines from northern Galicia showed the highest total concentration of volatiles analysed. The volatile components showing the greatest differences in Albariño wines from different areas were terpenes and higher alcohols. Among the terpenes found, geraniol was markedly abundant in the north, while nerol and linalool were most abundant in the south. Among the alcohols, 2‐phenyl ethanol and benzyl alcohol showed the highest concentrations in the south and in the north, respectively. Cluster analysis and principal component analysis revealed two clearly defined main groups of Albariño wines from different terroirs. Albariño wines from the south were more heterogenic than those of the north. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Aromatic Compounds in Wines Produced During Fermentation: Effect of Three Red Cultivars

The aromatic compounds produced during the fermentation of the red grape cultivars Caiño Tinto, Caiño Longo, and Caiño Bravo were analysed by gas chromatography (FID) on the wines of 2002 and 2003 vintages. In both years, significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed between the wines with respect to the concentrations of aromatic compounds. Caiño Longo wines had the highest concentrations of acetates and esters. The concentrations of ethyl ester and acetates in Caíño Bravo wines were comparatively very low. Principal components analysis confirmed these results: the wines made from the different cultivars and the vintages were clearly different.     

Characterisation of odour‐active compounds in papaya (Carica papaya L.) wine

The volatile compounds of papaya wine were isolated by continuous solvent extraction and analysed by gas chromatography‐flame ionization detector and gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry. A total of 118 volatile constituents were detected, and ninety‐seven were positively identified. The composition of papaya wine included fifty‐three esters, twenty‐two alcohols, nine acids, seven phenols and derivatives, seven sulphur compounds, five lactones, five terpenes, three ketones, two aldehydes and five miscellaneous compounds. The aroma‐active areas in the gas chromatogram were screened by application of the aroma extract dilution analysis and by odour activity values. Six odorants were considered as odour‐active volatiles: ethyl octanoate, (E)‐β‐damascenone, 3‐methylbutyl acetate, benzyl isohtiocyanate; ethyl hexanoate and ethyl butanoate.     

Effects of seven yeast strains on the volatile composition of Palomino wines

The must obtained from Palomino grapes was inoculated with seven different commercial yeast strains (three Saccharomyces cerevisiae cerevisiae– MO5, CEG and IOC BR 8000 and four Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus– ALB, KD, REIMS and IOC 2007) and fermented under identical conditions. Standard chemical analyses were done on the final industrial wines and the major volatile compounds extracted and analysed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. No differences were found in gross chemical composition, but the wines had significantly different volatile characteristics and the results demonstrated that large sensory differences were generated by the different yeast strain that had been used in the vinification. The major constituents that contributed to the volatile composition in this wine were the higher alcohols, ethyl esters, acetates, fatty acids and volatile phenols. In terms of floral and fruity odours, the best results were obtained for the wines inoculated with IOC 2007, ALB and REIMS S. cer. bayanus strain.     

Effect of Short Ageing on Lees on the Mannoprotein Content,Aromatic Profile,and Sensorial Character of White Wines

In Albariño white wines, aging of wines on lees is a technique not used or only used empirically by some producers to obtain a distinctive character in the final wine. This study analyzes the influence of a short aging on lees on the chemical and sensorial parameters of this young white wine. Albariño grape must was inoculated with a locally selected yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1) and the effect of a short aging on lees was studied during different times (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 d). Mannoprotein content and the aromatic profile were determined and a sensorial analysis of the wines was conducted. Results showed that aging time was correlated with the concentration of some key aroma compounds and mannoproteins in Albariño wines. The best sensorial character was obtained in wines aged 20 d on lees. Further aging times decreased the sensorial quality of Albariño wine and modified its volatile profile and mannoprotein concentration.     

Influence of yeast mannoproteins in the aroma improvement of white wines

Abstract: In the present work, 3 different yeast strains (1, 2, and 3) were used to elaborate white wines using Albariño must. The concentration of polymeric mannose was determined using a method based on the mannoprotein precipitation, hydrolysis and analysis of sylylated mannose derivatives by gas chromatography. Wines elaborated with the strain 1 (W1) presented a higher mannoprotein concentration than the other wines. The analysis of the volatile composition of wines showed significant differences (P < 0.05) among them, being W1 which presented the highest concentration of aroma compounds, mainly terpens and norisoprenoids. The sensorial analysis of wines also showed that W1 had the best quality. The results obtained from this work demonstrate that mannoproteins could be involved in the behavior observed. Some evidences were obtained using a model wine, where 2 major terpens in W1 were preferentially retained by the colloids rich in mannoproteins released by strain 1. Practical Application: White wines elaborated with yeast strains overproducing mannoproteins could have better quality than others. Mannoproteins could contribute to aroma enhancement of Albariño white wines     

Influence of several enzymatic treatments on aromatic composition of white wines

Albariño wines were treated enzymatically at industrial scale, and the effect of both aromatic extracting and clarifying enzymes on the aroma were evaluated and compared. A commercial enzyme (Endozym cultivar) was added during maceration to two musts; clarification enzyme (Depectil clarification) was added to other two wines after fermentation (control wines), and in other four wines were applied the both commercial enzymatic treatments (Endozym cultivar and Depectil clarification, or Rapidase Xpress and Depectil clarification). Volatile compounds were analysed by gas-chromatography (FID and mass spectrometric detection) and by sensory analysis. All the wines, independently of the type of enzyme, presented different aromatic characteristics in comparison to the control wines, above all the wines obtained from the enzyme applied during maceration which showed the highest contents in varietal compounds and in other desirable compounds, such as benzene derivatives, ethyl esters or phenylethyl acetate. The employ of maceration and clarification enzymes as a whole seemed not be suitable because this combination could be cancel the released aromas by the glycosidase enzyme during the pellicular contact. Principal component analysis of chemical data corroborated these effects, because a very clear and good differentiation was achieved between the wines treated only with the maceration enzymes (glycosidase activity) opposite to the wines subjected to the other enzymatic treatments. These results are also closely related to the sensory analysis, which indicated that the glycosidase enzymatic treatment seemed to be effective for the improvement of the aroma of Albariño wines.     

Effect of alternative techniques to ageing on lees and use of non-toasted oak chips in alcoholic fermentation on the aromatic composition of red wine

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of different enological treatments on the volatile composition of red wine: ageing on lees with and without adding β-glucanase enzymes; the use of a commercial yeast derivative with and without β-glucanase enzymes; and the use of non-toasted chips in fermentation. The results indicated that the presence of chips during the fermentation enhanced the formation of 2-phenylethanol, ethyl esters and fusel alcohol acetates, but affected the levels of some of the lactones and volatile phenols studied negatively. In addition, it was found that wine lees and commercial yeast derivatives can bind some of the volatile compounds studied, mainly ethyl esters and fusel alcohol acetates. After 6 months in bottle, in general, the differences found between the control wine and wines fermented with chips were maintained. However, between the control wine and the wines treated with natural or commercial yeast, the differences disappeared, although not for all the compounds studied. Finally, an important effect of the addition of β-glucanase enzymes was not observed.     

Characterization of different fruit wines made from cacao, cupuassu, gabiroba, jaboticaba and umbu

The main aim of this work was to produce fruit wines from pulp of gabiroba, cacao, umbu, cupuassu and jaboticaba and characterize them using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry for determination of minor compounds and gas chromatography-flame ionization detection for major compounds. Ninety-nine compounds (C₆ compounds, alcohols, monoterpenic alcohols, monoterpenic oxides, ethyl esters, acetates, volatile phenols, acids, carbonyl compounds, sulfur compounds and sugars) were identified in fruit wines. The typical composition for each fruit wine was evidenced by principal component analysis and Tukey test. The yeast UFLA CA 1162 was efficient in the fermentation of the fruit pulp used in this work. The identification and quantification of the compounds allowed a good characterization of the fruit wines. With our results, we conclude that the use of tropical fruits in the production of fruit wines is a viable alternative that allows the use of harvest surpluses and other underused fruits, resulting in the introduction of new products into the market.     

Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Galician Monovarietal Wines from Native and Experimental Non-Native White Grape Varieties

Galicia region (Northwestern Spain) wine production is mainly focused to high-quality white wines. The polyphenolic composition and the antioxidant activity have been determined to characterize the wines obtained from white grape varieties (Albariño, Branco Lexitimo, Caiño blanco, Godello, Loureiro, Torrontes, and Treixadura) grown in Galician protected production areas, and the wines elaborated with non-native varieties experimentally grown in Galicia (Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Riesling, and Sauvignon blanc). Since Albariños are the varietal wines with the highest production and commercialization extension, we have studied their polyphenolic composition as a function of the production subarea. Three vintage years (2010, 2011, and 2012) have been considered to account for climate variability. Liquid chromatography with diode array and mass spectrometry detection was used to obtain the phenolic profiles. Wines from native grapes could be fully discriminated by their phenolic composition, with only Albariño being partially confused with other varietal wines. Albariño wines produced in O Rosal and Ribera do Ulla could be clearly differentiated, whereas Condado do Tea and Val do Salnés wines were partially confused. The polyphenolic profile was enough to differentiate the wines obtained from non-native grapes. The total polyphenols content and the antioxidant activity of white wines elaborated in Galicia were comparable, although significant differences were found among varieties.     

Volatile compounds in chorizo and their changes during ripening

The volatile compounds extracted from both traditional and industrial chorizo—a dry fermented sausage—were analysed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). One hundred and twenty-six peaks were detected relating to volatile extracts of which 115 were identified. The substances identified belonged to several classes of chemical: acids, alkanes, alcohols, aldehydes, sulphur compounds, ketones, esters, ethers, phenolic compounds, aromatic hydrocarbons, lactones, nitrogen compounds, terpenes, chloroform and benzofurane. Among the major compounds isolated were acetic acid, allyl-1-thiol and phenol. Larger quantities of most of the chemical groups were found in industrial compared to traditional chorizo, except for sulphur compounds. Typical breakdown products derived from lipid autooxidation were virtually negligible in chorizo. Of the chemicals isolated, sulphur compounds, phenols, acids, ethyl esters and carbonyls could have particular importance to the overall chorizo flavour. In addition, the changes in the proportions of volatile compounds during the ripening of chorizo were tracked. Most of the volatiles increased during ripening, especially acids, alcohols, esters, phenols, ketones and terpenes. On comparing the distribution of the sulphur compounds observed in chorizo with that of garlic, some noteworthy differences were observed. The reason for these differences is based upon several transformations of the sulphur compounds derived from garlic during the ripening and storage of chorizo.     

First study of determination of aromatic compounds of red wine from Vitis vinifera cv. Castañal grown in Galicia (NW Spain)

Wines produced from Vitis vinifera cv. Castañal from Galicia (NW Spain), harvest 2002 and 2003, were submitted to gas chromatography (GC/FID). A total of 36 varietal and fermentative aroma compounds were identified and quantified. The total concentration of aroma compounds in 2002 and 2003 vintage was 872.06 and 520.70 mg/L, respectively, which include free and bound terpenes and C₁₃-norisoprenoids, alcohols, acetates and ethyl esters. To estimate the contribution of specific compound to the aroma, the odour activity value (OAV) was calculated using the concentration of each component and the corresponding odour threshold reported in the literature. From 36 compounds identified, 10 were determined as the most powerful odorants: β-ionone, 3-methyl-1-butanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-phenylethanol, ethyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl lactate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl hexanoate and ethyl octanoate. These data suggested Castañal wines as a fruity (blackberry) and floral (rose) product.     

Influence of locally-selected yeast on the chemical and sensorial properties of Albariño white wines

The use of selected yeast strains with improved or novel properties may promote wines with special and original quality attributes. In this paper, changes in the chemical composition (aroma compounds and polyphenols) and sensorial properties of Albariño white wines elaborated with the same must and selected yeast (named as 1, 2 and 3) have been studied in comparison with wines subjected to non-inoculated fermentation (control wine). The results indicated that yeast strain can significantly influence the aroma and polyphenol composition of the wines. Wines elaborated with strain 1 had a higher concentration of terpenes and norisoprenoids, which are compounds closely associated with the fruity and fresh character of Albariño white wines. These same wines had a lower concentration of flavan-3-ols, closely associated with the astringency and bitterness of the wine and the lowest browning potential. The formal sensory analysis conducted by 8 trained judges showed that wines elaborated with strain 1 were preferred by the tasting panel. Therefore, the selection of yeast strains could offer the possibility to modulate sensorial attributes related with the aroma and phenol composition in Albariño white wines.     

Volatile Compounds in Red Wines Processed on an Industrial Scale by Short Pre-fermentative Cold Maceration

Nero d’Avola and Shiraz grapes were subjected to pre-fermentative cold maceration at 4°C for about 24 h in industrial winemaking, in order to evaluate the effects of the pre-treatment on aroma profile. The volatile compounds were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and grouped into 14 chemical families 4 and 9 months after bottling. Principal components analysis (PCA) plots of the volatile compounds showed clear separation among wines from the Shiraz and Nero d’Avola varieties. For instance, Shiraz wines were characterized along the PC1 axe by esters of organic acids, norisoprenoids and C₆ alcohols, while Nero d’Avola wines were characterized by acetates and monoterpenic oxides and diols. Moreover, pre-treated samples showed significant (p?<?0.05) changes in volatile compounds belonging mainly to ethyl esters of straight chain fatty acids, acetates and norisoprenoids. The sensorial analysis showed that cold maceration contributed to development of a different aroma profile during bottle maturation if applied on Nero d’Avola or Shiraz variety.     

不同地区黄酒挥发性物质差异性分析

比较不同地区黄酒中主要挥发性物质种类及其含量的差异,采用顶空固相微萃取和气相色谱-质谱联用技术对不同地区的12 个品牌黄酒的挥发性物质进行测定,并分别对黄酒中的挥发性物质进行主成分分析、对不同地区黄酒进行聚类分析。结果表明：从不同地区的12 种黄酒中共检测出142 种挥发性物质,其中酯类、醇类、醛类、酮类、酸类、酚类、烃类占挥发性物质总量的比例分别为33.04%、39.26%、24.64%、0.37%、0.63%、0.28%、1.36%,其中13 种物质为12 种黄酒所共有;通过主成分分析发现黄酒中对整体风味以及口感的形成影响较大的挥发性物质为异丁醇、苯乙酸乙酯、乳酸乙酯、乙酸乙酯、苯乙醇和糠醛;此外,通过聚类分析可将所研究的不同地区12 种黄酒分为3 类,各类黄酒的挥发性物质均有其显著特征,客观地反映了样品的真实信息。