Evolution of Phenolic Composition During Barrel and Bottle Aging

  • J.L. Aleixandre-Tudo South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGRWI). Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0586-7370
  • W.J. du Toit South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGRWI). Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602

Abstract

During red wine ageing, phenolic compounds undergo several reactions that have an impact on wine colour and mouthfeel properties. The evolution of phenolic content is affected during wine ageing. The aim
of this study was to investigate the phenolic content and evolution of 82 commercial red wines subjected to barrel and bottle ageing. The phenolic content evolution of wines that underwent an ageing period of 12 months in commercial 225 litre barrels, followed by 12 months in the bottle, was monitored. While the total phenolic content remained stable, the anthocyanin fraction was affected the most, which led to substantial changes in the colour properties of the wines. Differences were found during both ageing
regimes, indicating certain phenolic reactions being favoured or compromised under different ageing conditions, with an impact on wine colour properties. This paper provides the first large-scale study on the phenolic evolution of commercial red wine during ageing.

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Author Biography

J.L. Aleixandre-Tudo, South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGRWI). Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602

Academic Researcher

South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI)

Department of Viticulture and Enology

Stellenbosch University

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2020-11-04
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