Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization

The polyphenol extraction and evolution during a traditional 14-day fermentation of the Aglianico red grape, a variety widely cultivated across Southern Italy, was for the first time investigated, with the purpose of optimizing the phenolic profile in finished wines. Anthocyanins, BSA-reactive tanni...

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Main Authors: Francesco Errichiello, Martino Forino, Luigi Picariello, Luigi Moio, Angelita Gambuti
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description The polyphenol extraction and evolution during a traditional 14-day fermentation of the Aglianico red grape, a variety widely cultivated across Southern Italy, was for the first time investigated, with the purpose of optimizing the phenolic profile in finished wines. Anthocyanins, BSA-reactive tannins, iron-reactive phenols, and vanillin-reactive flavans (VRFs) were analyzed in the free-run must, pressed pomace liquid, and in pomace extracts at different maceration times. Experimental evidence suggested that, instead of the typical 14-day maceration of Aglianico grapes, it is recommendable to choose an 11-day maceration in order to prevent the over-extraction of polyphenols that may detrimentally affect the sensory characteristics of wines. In fact, Aglianico wines, if not properly produced, can be affected by excessive astringency due to its high tannin contents. The findings of the present study can provide insightful knowledge to all the winemakers dealing with grape varieties characterized by high quantities of tannins. Also, an earlier racking would supply grape pomaces extremely rich in valuable phenolic compounds to be extracted and reused in several industrial segments in the frame of circular bioeconomy.
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spelling doaj-art-3d8be86a15cf4dfd98f5a7a0a90c7f002025-08-20T02:57:03ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-12-012924596210.3390/molecules29245962Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace ValorizationFrancesco Errichiello0Martino Forino1Luigi Picariello2Luigi Moio3Angelita Gambuti4Department of Agricultural Sciences, Grape and Wine Science Division, University of Naples Federico II, 83100 Avellino, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Grape and Wine Science Division, University of Naples Federico II, 83100 Avellino, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Grape and Wine Science Division, University of Naples Federico II, 83100 Avellino, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Grape and Wine Science Division, University of Naples Federico II, 83100 Avellino, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Grape and Wine Science Division, University of Naples Federico II, 83100 Avellino, ItalyThe polyphenol extraction and evolution during a traditional 14-day fermentation of the Aglianico red grape, a variety widely cultivated across Southern Italy, was for the first time investigated, with the purpose of optimizing the phenolic profile in finished wines. Anthocyanins, BSA-reactive tannins, iron-reactive phenols, and vanillin-reactive flavans (VRFs) were analyzed in the free-run must, pressed pomace liquid, and in pomace extracts at different maceration times. Experimental evidence suggested that, instead of the typical 14-day maceration of Aglianico grapes, it is recommendable to choose an 11-day maceration in order to prevent the over-extraction of polyphenols that may detrimentally affect the sensory characteristics of wines. In fact, Aglianico wines, if not properly produced, can be affected by excessive astringency due to its high tannin contents. The findings of the present study can provide insightful knowledge to all the winemakers dealing with grape varieties characterized by high quantities of tannins. Also, an earlier racking would supply grape pomaces extremely rich in valuable phenolic compounds to be extracted and reused in several industrial segments in the frame of circular bioeconomy.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/24/5962Aglianico wineswaste-to-resource winemakingwine phenolic recoverypolyphenol release timing
spellingShingle Francesco Errichiello
Martino Forino
Luigi Picariello
Luigi Moio
Angelita Gambuti
Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
Molecules
Aglianico wines
waste-to-resource winemaking
wine phenolic recovery
polyphenol release timing
title Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
title_full Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
title_fullStr Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
title_short Analysis of Polyphenols During Alcoholic Fermentation of Red Grape Aglianico (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): Potential Winemaking Optimization and Pomace Valorization
title_sort analysis of polyphenols during alcoholic fermentation of red grape aglianico i vitis vinifera i l potential winemaking optimization and pomace valorization
topic Aglianico wines
waste-to-resource winemaking
wine phenolic recovery
polyphenol release timing
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/24/5962
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