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Ciência Téc. Vitiv.
Volume 39, Number 2, 2024
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Page(s) | 103 - 119 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ctv/ctv20243902103 | |
Published online | 17 December 2024 |
Article
Chemical and sensory differentiation of Nemea PDO sub-zones wines: two vintages experiment
Diferenciação química e sensorial de vinhos das subzonas Nemea DOP: experiência de duas vindimas
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1Laboratory of Enology and Alcoholic Drinks, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855, Athens, Greece
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Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology, Democritus University of Thrace, 66100 Drama, Greece
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Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Sofokli Venizelou 1, 14123 Lykovryssi, Greece
* Corresponding author: Tel.: +30 210 5294719; e-mail: ykotseridis@aua.gr
Received:
29
August
2024
Accepted:
7
November
2024
Theoretical representation of wine is important for producers, with implications in a technical context. Understanding the correlation between wine characteristics and terroir involves emphasizing typicality and linking it to sensory interpretation. Within this research, the adaptable nature of the indigenous red grape variety ‘Agiorgtiko’, well-known for its role in producing PDO wines, was examined both chemically and sensorially. Wine PDOs are based on their place of origin and technical product specifications. A total of ten vineyards located in a dry region were carefully chosen to vinify their grapes at three distinct elevation tiers (low 300-600 m, medium 600-900 m, and high 900-1250 m) over two consecutive vintages (2019-2020). Classical oenological analyses were performed based on the International Organisation of Vine and Wine analytical methods. Phenolic content and color parameters were investigated by spectrophotometric methods and volatile compounds of the wine aroma, such as the esters, higher alcohols and acids, were analyzed by GC/MS. Descriptive sensory analysis was carried out by a trained panel for all produced wines. The findings revealed variations in volatile compounds among wines, that were primarily influenced by grape provenance, which in turn shaped unique compositional and sensory characteristics. Multivariate analysis of the analytes determined proved that vineyards located at the sub-zone with higher altitudes were clearly separated from the other two zones. Notably, the presence of some volatile compounds in wines was indeed impacted by grape origin. In essence, this research illustrated how the sensory attributes of ‘Agiorgitiko’ wines could be changed by diverse terroir elements within the designated Nemea wine region.
Resumo
A representação teórica do vinho é importante para os produtores, com implicações num contexto técnico. Compreender a correlação entre as características do vinho e o terroir implica enfatizar a tipicidade e associá-la à interpretação sensorial. No âmbito desta investigação, foi examinada a natureza adaptável da casta tinta autóctone ‘Agiorgtiko’, conhecida pelo seu papel na produção de vinhos DOP, tanto química como sensorialmente. Os vinhos DOP baseiam-se no seu local de origem e nas especificações técnicas do produto. Um total de dez vinhas situadas numa região seca foram escolhidas para vinificar as suas uvas em três níveis distintos de altitude (baixo 300-600 m, médio 600-900 m e alto 900-1250 m) ao longo de duas vindimas consecutivas (2019-2020). As análises enológicas clássicas foram realizadas com base nos métodos analíticos da Organização Internacional da Vinha e do Vinho. O conteúdo fenólico e os parâmetros de cor foram investigados por métodos espectrofotométricos e os compostos voláteis do aroma do vinho, como os ésteres, os álcoois superiores e os ácidos foram analisados por GC/MS. A análise sensorial descritiva foi realizada por um painel treinado para todos os vinhos. Os resultados evidenciaram variações nos compostos voláteis entre os vinhos, influenciadas principalmente pela proveniência da uva, que por sua vez moldaram as características composicionais e sensoriais únicas. A análise multivariada dos analitos determinados comprovou que as vinhas localizadas na subzona com altitudes mais elevadas estavam claramente separadas das outras duas zonas. Notavelmente, a presença de certos compostos voláteis nos vinhos foi de facto influenciada pela origem da uva. Na sua essência, esta investigação ilustrou como os atributos sensoriais dos vinhos ‘Agiorgitiko’ podem ser alterados por diversos elementos do terroir na região vinícola de Nemea.
Key words: Agiorgitiko / Nemea PDO wine / sub zones / aroma compounds / sensorial profile
Palavras-chave: Agiorgitiko / vinho DOP Nemea / subzonas / compostos do aroma / perfil sensorial
© Miliordos et al., 2024
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