Phenolic Compounds, Aroma Compounds and Sensory Profile of Wine
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2022) | Viewed by 6644
Special Issue Editor
Interests: wine science; wine history
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Dear Colleagues,
Wine quality is closely related to the accumulation of secondary metabolites, mainly polyphenols and volatile organic compounds, which determine the final color, taste and aroma of wine. The aroma profile of a wine is determined by the combination of chemical compounds such as alcohols, esters, aldehydes, acids, monoterpenes and other minor components, which influence the sensory characteristics. The composition of the volatile fraction of the wine derives from the grape production process, including environmental factors, as well as being influenced by the technologies applied for the preparation of the must and by the fermentation and aging process. Phenolic compounds include flavonoids, such as the anthocyanins, flavonols and proanthocyanidins, and non-flavonoid compounds. They mainly contribute to the color, flavor, astringency and bitterness of a wine. Their composition is affected by the grape variety, grape harvest, winemaking techniques and wine aging.
This Special Issue will collect manuscripts regarding the chemical composition and sensory profile of wine. Particular interest will be given to papers concerning the phenolic composition and aromas of wine.
Dr. Kleopatra Chira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phenolic compounds
- grape
- wine
- spirits
- oak
- aging
- sensory analysis