Abstract
J. Inst. Brew. 115(1), 35–40, 2009 Wine aroma is formed by volatile compounds of different chemical natures and origins. Betanzos is the most northern viticole geographic area from Galicia (NW Spain). The aromatic profiles of wines produced from two white varieties (Blanco lexitimo and Agudelo) and one red variety (Serradelo) from Betanzos, harvested in 2006 and 2007, have been established by gas chromatography (GC/FID). A total of 35 varietal and fermentative aroma compounds were identified and quantified in free volatile form, which include terpenols, C13-norisoprenoids, alcohols, esters, volatile fatty acids and volatile phenols. To ascertain the compounds with major impact odours, the Odour Activity Value (OAV) was calculated. Twelve compounds showed concentrations above their perception threshold (OAV>1). The results obtained suggest that ethyl octanoate (apple), isoamyl acetate (banana), ethyl hexanoate (fruity) and β-damascenone (floral) were the most powerful odorants for the white wines Blanco lexitimo and Agudelo from Betanzos. Ethyl octanoate and β-damascenone (fruity and floral aroma respectively) were the most odorant for the red wine Serradelo.
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