Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece
The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of location on the composition and quality of wines from the viticultural zone PGI Drama. Grapes from two white (Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko) and three red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko) were collected from nine locations w...
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| description | The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of location on the composition and quality of wines from the viticultural zone PGI Drama. Grapes from two white (Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko) and three red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko) were collected from nine locations within the zone during 2022. The vineyards span distances ranging from several hundred meters to 100 km, and their altitudes vary from 90 to nearly 820 m. Vinification was performed following the same protocol according to the type of wine. Wines were analyzed for quality parameters such as pH, total acidity, alcohol, and residual sugar content. In addition, elemental composition, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and sensory attributes of the wines were assessed. The obtained results suggested that besides the type of wine and variety, the location significantly affects the quality parameters of the wine. PCA analysis revealed that location is an important factor affecting the wine quality. The areas north and northwest proved more suitable for specific varieties, as they produce wines with more distinct organoleptic characteristics. The results provide insights into the behavior of international and native varieties in the face of global warming and assist in decisions concerning the most suitable plant material. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dbf117d1b91444d88d48a5e718b36bfd2025-08-20T02:09:19ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-04-01147126810.3390/foods14071268Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, GreeceAdriana Skendi0Aikaterini Karampatea1Elisavet Bouloumpasi2Georgia Tseine3Stefanos Stefanou4Spyridon Mamalis5Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology, Democritus University of Thrace, 1st Km Dramas—Mikrohoriou, GR-66100 Drama, GreeceDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology, Democritus University of Thrace, 1st Km Dramas—Mikrohoriou, GR-66100 Drama, GreeceDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology, Democritus University of Thrace, 1st Km Dramas—Mikrohoriou, GR-66100 Drama, GreeceDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology, Democritus University of Thrace, 1st Km Dramas—Mikrohoriou, GR-66100 Drama, GreeceDepartment of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, P.O. Box 141, GR-57400 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Management Science and Technology, Democritus University of Thrace, GR-65404 Kavala, GreeceThe objective of this work was to investigate the effect of location on the composition and quality of wines from the viticultural zone PGI Drama. Grapes from two white (Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko) and three red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko) were collected from nine locations within the zone during 2022. The vineyards span distances ranging from several hundred meters to 100 km, and their altitudes vary from 90 to nearly 820 m. Vinification was performed following the same protocol according to the type of wine. Wines were analyzed for quality parameters such as pH, total acidity, alcohol, and residual sugar content. In addition, elemental composition, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and sensory attributes of the wines were assessed. The obtained results suggested that besides the type of wine and variety, the location significantly affects the quality parameters of the wine. PCA analysis revealed that location is an important factor affecting the wine quality. The areas north and northwest proved more suitable for specific varieties, as they produce wines with more distinct organoleptic characteristics. The results provide insights into the behavior of international and native varieties in the face of global warming and assist in decisions concerning the most suitable plant material.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1268wineelemental compositionphenolic compoundsantioxidant capacitylocationvariety |
| spellingShingle | Adriana Skendi Aikaterini Karampatea Elisavet Bouloumpasi Georgia Tseine Stefanos Stefanou Spyridon Mamalis Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece Foods wine elemental composition phenolic compounds antioxidant capacity location variety |
| title | Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece |
| title_full | Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece |
| title_fullStr | Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece |
| title_short | Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece |
| title_sort | vineyard location impact on the composition and quality of wines from international and native varieties grown in drama greece |
| topic | wine elemental composition phenolic compounds antioxidant capacity location variety |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1268 |
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