Impact of Alternative Skin Contact Procedures on the Aroma Composition of White Wine

  • D. Bavčar Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetova 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • H. BaÅ¡a ÄŒesnik Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetova 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • F. ÄŒuÅ¡ Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetova 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • A. Vanzo Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetova 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • L. GaÅ¡perlin Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • T. KoÅ¡merl Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Zelen, Ribolla Gialla and Malvasia Istriana, grapes from the Vitis vinifera (L.) varieties, were subjected
to four processes involving grape skin contact. Fresh and fruity young wines were produced by adding
6% or 12% grape berries, respectively, during alcoholic fermentation, freezing the pomace (Fp) and the
freezing whole grapes (Fg). Wine-free volatile aromatic compounds were determined using two extraction
techniques coupled to gas chromatography (GC). These aromatic compounds and wine standard chemical
parameters were compared to control wines produced without skin contact. Esters, higher alcohols,
terpenes, volatile phenols and C6 alcohols proved to be the most important sensorial odorants in wines.
Both the content of aromatic compounds and the odour activity values showed some positive effects from
skin contact. The freezing of the grapes and addition of 12% grape berries proved most effective for
Zelen and Malvasia Istriana, producing a more intensive fruity and floral odour, a less intensive solvent
odour and additional freshness. The same processes resulted only in additional fruitiness or a less intensive
solvent odour in Ribolla Gialla while the lowest concentrations of grape derived terpenes were achieved for
this variety. The three varieties were most affected by freezing processes. During the sensorial evaluation,
the wines that had been subjected to skin contact were generally preferred to the control wines.

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Published
2011-12-07
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