Characterization of volatile compounds and olfactory profile of red minority varietal wines from La Rioja

BACKGROUND: The aim of this work was to study for the first time the volatile compounds and olfactory profile of La Rioja red wines made with the local varieties Vitis vinifera cv. Monastel and Maturana Tinta de Navarrete, using Tempranillo as a reference variety. The impact of vintage on these comp...

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Autores: Martínez-Pinilla, O., Guadalupe, Z. [0000-0002-6490-1428], Ayestarán, B. [0000-0002-2903-1332], Pérez-Magariño, S. [0000-0002-0880-7154], Ortega-Heras, M. [0000-0001-9626-4809]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:España
Institución:Universidad de La Rioja (UR)
Repositorio:RIUR. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de La Rioja
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.dialnet.es:doc/5bbc69a4b750603269e81edc
Acceso en línea:https://investigacion.unirioja.es/documentos/5bbc69a4b750603269e81edc
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Grape variety
Red minority varietal wines
Sensory profile
Vintage
Volatile compounds
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: The aim of this work was to study for the first time the volatile compounds and olfactory profile of La Rioja red wines made with the local varieties Vitis vinifera cv. Monastel and Maturana Tinta de Navarrete, using Tempranillo as a reference variety. The impact of vintage on these compounds was also evaluated, and chemometric techniques were applied to achieve a possible differentiation of the wines. RESULTS: A clear classification of wines according to grape variety and vintage was obtained. Volatile compounds that differentiated wines by grape variety were varietal aromas whereas vintage was mainly differentiated by compounds formed during the alcoholic fermentation and extracted from wood during the elaboration process in wooden barrels. Sensory analysis also allowed differentiation of wines by grape variety. Tempranillo wines were characterized by liquorice notes, whereas Maturana Tinta de Navarrete wines were the least fruity and showed herbaceous and pepper notes. The sensory profile of Monastel varied between vintages. CONCLUSION: These minor grape varieties could provide a good alternative to the most widespread variety in La Rioja: Tempranillo. The use of these varieties produced wines with their own personality and different aromatic profile from other wines on the market. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry.