A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation

Marselan wine is characterized by distinctive flavors of blackcurrant, cranberry, and spice, which are significantly influenced by environmental factors such as region and climate. In this study, we analyzed the dynamic changes in the microbial community, physicochemical indices, and flavor compound...

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Main Authors: Qingquan Fu, Fangfang Wang, Tiantian Tang, Zimen Liu, Lilin Wang, Qingling Wang, Xuewei Shi, Bin Wang
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Fangfang Wang
Tiantian Tang
Zimen Liu
Lilin Wang
Qingling Wang
Xuewei Shi
Bin Wang
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Lilin Wang
Qingling Wang
Xuewei Shi
Bin Wang
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description Marselan wine is characterized by distinctive flavors of blackcurrant, cranberry, and spice, which are significantly influenced by environmental factors such as region and climate. In this study, we analyzed the dynamic changes in the microbial community, physicochemical indices, and flavor compounds during the spontaneous fermentation of Marselan wine in Xinjiang using high-throughput sequencing (HTS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). The results indicated that the sugar content decreased from 259.12 g/L to 22.45 g/L, while the ethanol content increased to 13.63 ± 0.15% vol after 12 days of fermentation. The predominant aromatic components identified in Marselan grapes include isophorone, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-hexenal, and melonal. After fermentation, ethanol, phenethyl alcohol, isoamyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and ethyl hexanoate were produced, imparting rose, cream, and fruit flavors to wine. The key microorganisms involved in the spontaneous fermentation of Marselan wine include <i>Saccharomyces</i>, <i>Starmerella</i>, <i>Pichia</i>, <i>Pseudomonas</i>, <i>Sphingomonas</i>, and <i>Aspergillus</i>. These microorganisms contributed substantially to the main physicochemical indices and flavor profiles. <i>Saccharomyces</i> and <i>Pichia</i> enhanced the formation of most alcohols and esters, whereas <i>Aspergillus</i>, <i>Acremonium</i>, and <i>Fusarium</i> inhibited the synthesis of numerous volatile compounds. These findings provide valuable theoretical references for improving the quality of Marselan wines in Xinjiang.
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spelling doaj-art-4739b1d7c26b4a679f69e56b38f480aa2025-08-20T03:43:39ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-03-0114699410.3390/foods14060994A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous FermentationQingquan Fu0Fangfang Wang1Tiantian Tang2Zimen Liu3Lilin Wang4Qingling Wang5Xuewei Shi6Bin Wang7Food College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaProduction & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaFood College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, ChinaMarselan wine is characterized by distinctive flavors of blackcurrant, cranberry, and spice, which are significantly influenced by environmental factors such as region and climate. In this study, we analyzed the dynamic changes in the microbial community, physicochemical indices, and flavor compounds during the spontaneous fermentation of Marselan wine in Xinjiang using high-throughput sequencing (HTS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). The results indicated that the sugar content decreased from 259.12 g/L to 22.45 g/L, while the ethanol content increased to 13.63 ± 0.15% vol after 12 days of fermentation. The predominant aromatic components identified in Marselan grapes include isophorone, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-hexenal, and melonal. After fermentation, ethanol, phenethyl alcohol, isoamyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and ethyl hexanoate were produced, imparting rose, cream, and fruit flavors to wine. The key microorganisms involved in the spontaneous fermentation of Marselan wine include <i>Saccharomyces</i>, <i>Starmerella</i>, <i>Pichia</i>, <i>Pseudomonas</i>, <i>Sphingomonas</i>, and <i>Aspergillus</i>. These microorganisms contributed substantially to the main physicochemical indices and flavor profiles. <i>Saccharomyces</i> and <i>Pichia</i> enhanced the formation of most alcohols and esters, whereas <i>Aspergillus</i>, <i>Acremonium</i>, and <i>Fusarium</i> inhibited the synthesis of numerous volatile compounds. These findings provide valuable theoretical references for improving the quality of Marselan wines in Xinjiang.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/6/994winespontaneous fermentationmicrobial communitiesvolatile compositioncorrelation analysis
spellingShingle Qingquan Fu
Fangfang Wang
Tiantian Tang
Zimen Liu
Lilin Wang
Qingling Wang
Xuewei Shi
Bin Wang
A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
Foods
wine
spontaneous fermentation
microbial communities
volatile composition
correlation analysis
title A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
title_full A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
title_fullStr A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
title_full_unstemmed A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
title_short A Snapshot of Microbial Succession and Volatile Component Dynamics of Marselan Wine in Xinjiang During Spontaneous Fermentation
title_sort snapshot of microbial succession and volatile component dynamics of marselan wine in xinjiang during spontaneous fermentation
topic wine
spontaneous fermentation
microbial communities
volatile composition
correlation analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/6/994
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