Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production

This study investigates nitrogen metabolism during the middle of the second fermentation in stopped bottles of sparkling wine, focusing on two flor <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> yeast strains (G1 and N62) isolated from the velum of biologically aged wine. Nitrogen compounds, including...

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Main Authors: Juan Carlos García-García, Miguel E. G-García, Juan Carbonero-Pacheco, Inés M. Santos-Dueñas, Juan Carlos Mauricio, María Trinidad Alcalá-Jiménez, Juan Moreno, Teresa García-Martínez
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author Juan Carlos García-García
Miguel E. G-García
Juan Carbonero-Pacheco
Inés M. Santos-Dueñas
Juan Carlos Mauricio
María Trinidad Alcalá-Jiménez
Juan Moreno
Teresa García-Martínez
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Juan Moreno
Teresa García-Martínez
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description This study investigates nitrogen metabolism during the middle of the second fermentation in stopped bottles of sparkling wine, focusing on two flor <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> yeast strains (G1 and N62) isolated from the velum of biologically aged wine. Nitrogen compounds, including amino acids, biogenic amines, and ammonium chloride, were quantified, revealing strain-specific differences in nitrogen utilization and production. Proteomic analysis identified 1053 proteins, with 127 showing significant differences between strains. Strain G1 demonstrated enhanced cell wall remodeling and prioritized nitrogen conservation via arginine and lysine biosynthesis, while strain N62 exhibited increased translational activity and alternative carbon utilization pathways. Notably, strain N62 produced higher concentrations of biogenic amines (putrescine and tyramine), likely due to its greater decarboxylation capacity. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) highlighted clear differentiation in the nitrogen compound profiles across the base wine and wines inoculated with the two strains. The proteome of strain N62 showed increased mitochondrial activity and TCA cycle involvement, facilitating faster fermentation (27 days vs. 52 days for G1), growth (46 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL vs. 21 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL for G1) and cell viability (4 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL vs. 0.7 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL for G1). These findings suggest that yeast strain selection significantly influences nitrogen metabolism and potentially aroma profiles and and fermentation dynamics in sparkling wine production. Understanding these metabolic adaptations provides valuable insights for optimizing yeast performance to enhance wine quality and preserve regional characteristics.
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spelling doaj-art-679539b8c00e413eaf9864c1f7be32902025-08-20T03:14:29ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-05-011510557910.3390/app15105579Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine ProductionJuan Carlos García-García0Miguel E. G-García1Juan Carbonero-Pacheco2Inés M. Santos-Dueñas3Juan Carlos Mauricio4María Trinidad Alcalá-Jiménez5Juan Moreno6Teresa García-Martínez7Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, Nano Chemistry Institute (IUNAN), University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry, Edaphology and Microbiology, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CeiA3, University of Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, SpainThis study investigates nitrogen metabolism during the middle of the second fermentation in stopped bottles of sparkling wine, focusing on two flor <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> yeast strains (G1 and N62) isolated from the velum of biologically aged wine. Nitrogen compounds, including amino acids, biogenic amines, and ammonium chloride, were quantified, revealing strain-specific differences in nitrogen utilization and production. Proteomic analysis identified 1053 proteins, with 127 showing significant differences between strains. Strain G1 demonstrated enhanced cell wall remodeling and prioritized nitrogen conservation via arginine and lysine biosynthesis, while strain N62 exhibited increased translational activity and alternative carbon utilization pathways. Notably, strain N62 produced higher concentrations of biogenic amines (putrescine and tyramine), likely due to its greater decarboxylation capacity. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) highlighted clear differentiation in the nitrogen compound profiles across the base wine and wines inoculated with the two strains. The proteome of strain N62 showed increased mitochondrial activity and TCA cycle involvement, facilitating faster fermentation (27 days vs. 52 days for G1), growth (46 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL vs. 21 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL for G1) and cell viability (4 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL vs. 0.7 × 10<sup>6</sup> cells/mL for G1). These findings suggest that yeast strain selection significantly influences nitrogen metabolism and potentially aroma profiles and and fermentation dynamics in sparkling wine production. Understanding these metabolic adaptations provides valuable insights for optimizing yeast performance to enhance wine quality and preserve regional characteristics.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5579nitrogen metabolism<i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>sparkling wine fermentationamino acidsproteomics
spellingShingle Juan Carlos García-García
Miguel E. G-García
Juan Carbonero-Pacheco
Inés M. Santos-Dueñas
Juan Carlos Mauricio
María Trinidad Alcalá-Jiménez
Juan Moreno
Teresa García-Martínez
Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
Applied Sciences
nitrogen metabolism
<i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>
sparkling wine fermentation
amino acids
proteomics
title Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
title_full Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
title_fullStr Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
title_full_unstemmed Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
title_short Nitrogen Metabolism in Two Flor Yeast Strains at Mid-Second Bottle Fermentation in Sparkling Wine Production
title_sort nitrogen metabolism in two flor yeast strains at mid second bottle fermentation in sparkling wine production
topic nitrogen metabolism
<i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>
sparkling wine fermentation
amino acids
proteomics
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5579
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