Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines

Ten vineyards, belonging to five wine regions, were selected in this study. Maturity indicators and phenolic and aromatic compounds were measured to investigate relationships with factors related to the terroir, including climate conditions and soil nutrients. Multiple factor analysis of all composi...

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Main Authors: Yuyuen Phajon, Hongbing Tan, Bochen Liu, Yang Zhang, Yanlun Ju, Tian Shen, Meilong Xu, Yulin Fang
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author Yuyuen Phajon
Hongbing Tan
Bochen Liu
Yang Zhang
Yanlun Ju
Tian Shen
Meilong Xu
Yulin Fang
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Hongbing Tan
Bochen Liu
Yang Zhang
Yanlun Ju
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description Ten vineyards, belonging to five wine regions, were selected in this study. Maturity indicators and phenolic and aromatic compounds were measured to investigate relationships with factors related to the terroir, including climate conditions and soil nutrients. Multiple factor analysis of all compositions showed that different wine regions or vineyards had different characteristics, which were partly associated with the terroir. The results showed that Shizuishan had high sugar content. A high level of anthocyanins could be found in Qingtongxia and Yongning, respectively. Moreover, Qingtongxia had higher concentrations of monomeric phenols in grapes than the others. LSYH (Lanshanyunhao) and LL (Lilan) had higher YAN (yeast assimilable nitrogen) content and pH in grapes, but their wine had a green flavor (high concentration of alcoholic volatile compounds). The Shizuishan and Hongsipu wine regions had fruitier flavors (high concentration of ester volatile compounds). This study demonstrated the characteristics of different vineyards and wine regions, providing a direction for the future development of region-specific grapes and wines.
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spelling doaj-art-cf9f8a2efeb54fcda9973e6805119d0c2025-08-20T03:13:30ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-04-01148140910.3390/foods14081409Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and WinesYuyuen Phajon0Hongbing Tan1Bochen Liu2Yang Zhang3Yanlun Ju4Tian Shen5Meilong Xu6Yulin Fang7College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaHorticultural Research Institute, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, ChinaHorticultural Research Institute, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, ChinaCollege of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaTen vineyards, belonging to five wine regions, were selected in this study. Maturity indicators and phenolic and aromatic compounds were measured to investigate relationships with factors related to the terroir, including climate conditions and soil nutrients. Multiple factor analysis of all compositions showed that different wine regions or vineyards had different characteristics, which were partly associated with the terroir. The results showed that Shizuishan had high sugar content. A high level of anthocyanins could be found in Qingtongxia and Yongning, respectively. Moreover, Qingtongxia had higher concentrations of monomeric phenols in grapes than the others. LSYH (Lanshanyunhao) and LL (Lilan) had higher YAN (yeast assimilable nitrogen) content and pH in grapes, but their wine had a green flavor (high concentration of alcoholic volatile compounds). The Shizuishan and Hongsipu wine regions had fruitier flavors (high concentration of ester volatile compounds). This study demonstrated the characteristics of different vineyards and wine regions, providing a direction for the future development of region-specific grapes and wines.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/8/1409terroirvineyardswine regionsphenolic compoundsvolatile compounds
spellingShingle Yuyuen Phajon
Hongbing Tan
Bochen Liu
Yang Zhang
Yanlun Ju
Tian Shen
Meilong Xu
Yulin Fang
Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
Foods
terroir
vineyards
wine regions
phenolic compounds
volatile compounds
title Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
title_full Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
title_fullStr Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
title_short Effect of Terroir on Phenolic Content and Aroma Properties of Grapes and Wines
title_sort effect of terroir on phenolic content and aroma properties of grapes and wines
topic terroir
vineyards
wine regions
phenolic compounds
volatile compounds
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/8/1409
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