Croatian viticulture was most extensive at the beginning of the 20th century, when about 400 varieties were in use. Autochthonous varieties are the result of spontaneous hybridization from the ...pre-phylloxera era and are still cultivated today on about 35 % of vineyard area, while some exist only in repositories. We present what is the most comprehensive genetic analysis of all major Croatian national repositories, with a large number of microsatellite, or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers, and it is also the first study to apply single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. After 212 accessions were fingerprinted, 95 were classified as unique to Croatian germplasm. Genetic diversity of Croatian germplasm is rather high considering its size. SNP markers proved useful for fingerprinting but less informative and practical than SSRs. Analysis of the genetic structure showed that Croatian germplasm is predominantly part of the Balkan grape gene pool. A high number of admixed varieties and synonyms is a consequence of complex pedigrees and migrations. Parentage analysis confirmed 24 full parentages, as well as 113 half-kinships. Unexpectedly, several key genitors could not be detected within the present Croatian germplasm. The low number of reconstructed parentages (19%) points to severe genetic erosion and stresses the importance of germplasm repositories.
Prirodno pjenušavo ružičasto vino od autohtonog kultivara vinove loze Teran (Vitis vinifera L.) proizvedeno je metodom vrenja u boci uz primjenu inkapsuliranog kvasca ProElif® (Saccharomyces ...cerevisiae) i komercijalnog suhog kvasca Fermol Blanc (Saccharomyces bayanus). Tijekom istraživanja uspoređivana je aktivnost korištenih kvasaca s obzirom na brzinu razgradnje šećera tijekom fermentacije u boci te njihov
utjecaj na osnovna fizikalno kemijska svojstva i fenolni profil gotovog pjenušavog vina te parametre pjene i iskrenja. Brža razgradnja šećera, kao i veći udio pojedinačnih i ukupnih fenolnih spojeva utvrđen je u pjenušavim vinima proizvedenim primjenom inkapsuliranog kvasca ProElif®. S druge strane, vina proizvedena kvascem Fermol Blanc odlikovala su se višim suhim ekstraktom te većom kvalitetom pjene i iskrenja. Uočene senzorske razlike u vinima nisu imale negativnih implikacija pri definiranju njihove sveobuhvatne kakvoće.
The influence of encapsulated yeast ProElif® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in comparison with the yeast Fermol Blanc (Saccharomyces bayanus) in the production of naturally sparkling rosé wine by bottle fermentation produced from the indigenous grape cultivar Teran (Vitis vinifera L.) was investigated. During the research, the following were monitored: the length of sugar decomposition during fermentation in the bottle, and in the finalized sparkling wines, physicochemical parameters, foam and sparkling parameters and phenolic profile. Faster breakdown of sugars, as well as a higher proportion of individual and total phenolic compounds have been recorded in wines with ProElif® yeast. On the other hand, wines produced with Fermol Blanc yeast were characterized by a higher dry extract and higher quality of foam and sparkling. Sensory differences were observed in wines without negative implications for their final quality.
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of early leaf removal (ELR) and cluster thinning (CT) on the phenolic composition of cv. Teran berries and wines, and the sensory profile of wines ...at 6 and 24 months after fermentation. Although only ELR increased the concentration of total anthocyanins in the berries as compared to the untreated control (UC), both ELR and CT had higher concentration of total anthocyanins and greater colour intensity in the resultant wines than the UC. Similar effects were obtained with total phenolics in the berries and the wines; while CT obtained higher concentration of total phenolics in the berries than UC only in one season, same treatment obtained higher concentration of total phenolics in the wine in both seasons as compared to UC. Only minor sensory differences in wines were obtained at the age of 6 months, while treatments were highly discriminated 24 months after fermentation, when both ELR and CT wines had more enhanced fruitiness, aromatic intensity, complexity, body, balance and wine overall quality than UC. The obtained results indicate that adequate wine aging period is needed for a relevant assessment of the impact of vineyard management practices on wine sensory characteristics.
The majority of chemical compounds that contribute to varietal aroma originate from grape skin. To investigate the differences between volatile aroma compounds when different maceration conditions ...are applied, a total of six vinification treatments were carried out on Malvazija istarska (Vitis vinifera L.) variety, non-maceration control treatment (C), pre-fermentative two days cryomaceration treatment at 8 °C (CRYO), seven days maceration treatment at 16 °C (M7), 14 days maceration treatment at 16 °C (M14), and prolonged post-fermentative maceration treatments at 16 °C for 21 day (M21) and 42 days (M42). Wines were subjected to GC/MS and sensory analysis. Obtained results showed that prolonged post-fermentative maceration treatments contained the highest concentration of total volatile aroma compounds, precisely monoterpenes, alcohols, and other esters. Contrary, C and CRYO wines resulted in highest concentration of ethyl and acetate esters, and fatty acids. In addition, sensory analysis showed that longer maceration treatment wines (M14, M21, M42) were characterized by more aroma complexity, varietal flowery typicity, pronounced fruitiness, with accentuated dried fruit, moderate honey, and herbal notes. Obtained results can provide valuable information to producers when choosing an appropriate vinification technique based on the desired wine style which may lead to a further diversification of white wine market.
Grapevine trunk diseases (GTD) are the most complex fungal diseases currently known on grapevine and according to current knowledge, they are caused by more than 130 species of fungi from different ...taxonomic classification, whose advance in the perennial wood leads to development of various symptoms that deteriorate grape quality and yield. These diseases lead to a significant shortening of vineyard longevity if not managed promptly after planting or even in planting material production. Numerous studies conducted over the last few years, which are related to GTD, have provided an insight into the epidemiology of these diseases and allowed investigation of their management. A unique and effective approach for GTD management, after the development of fungal infections in the perennial wood, is currently still unavailable. In accordance with the aforementioned statements, implementation of preventive measures is the only known path that could decrease GTD incidence, and therefore it should be applied already in the nursery production, carried out during the establishment of the new vineyard, and put up to the maintenance of vineyard production. In circumstances when the disease develops in a greater extent measures that may lower its incidence and severity, as trunk renewal or vine surgery, may be taken into consideration. This paper gives the overview of symptoms of the most common GTD with an emphasis on currently available preventive measures that reduce their spread and development, as well as measures to extend the lifespan and productivity of highly affected vineyards.
Viticulture production is challenged by climate change and the consequent higher accumulation of carbohydrates in grapevine berries, resulting in high-alcoholic wines. This study investigates the ...application of severe shoot trimming performed at three different stages and crop size management as tools for the modulation of cv. Merlot berry composition, aimed at reducing the sugar content in the berry. In the first study, the effects of severe shoot trimming carried out at three different phenological stages were studied. In the second study, late severe shoot trimming was combined with two crop sizes and regulated by shoot thinning. The obtained results demonstrated that severe shoot trimming in earlier stages of berry development limited the accumulation of both sugars and anthocyanins as compared to the control treatment. However, when severe shoot trimming was performed at late veraison (at approximately 14 Brix), it decreased only the accumulation of sugars, without affecting the accumulation of anthocyanins. The results of the second study showed that the modification of crop size by shoot thinning significantly affected the measured yield parameters, whereas the effect on Brix and anthocyanins was seasonally dependent. It was concluded that among the studied techniques, severe shoot trimming at late veraison is the most effective way to reduce sugar content in the berry without affecting the accumulation of anthocyanins.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of cluster thinning and severe shoot trimming on berry and wine composition and wine sensory characteristics of Merlot variety, in the context of climate ...change challenges related to grapevine ripening and the corresponding high alcohol content in wine. In two seasons, two different crop sizes were obtained via cluster thinning and combined in a two-factorial design with severe shoot trimming (SST) and its respective high canopy control (HC). In both seasons, cluster thinning (CT) resulted in higher Brix in grape juice and higher alcohol in wine than full crop size (FC), whereas SST obtained lower values than HC. Total anthocyanins and phenolics in wine were increased by CT, whereas SST had no any significant effect on wine’s phenolic content. Several sensory characteristics of wine were positively affected by CT in both seasons, including aroma intensity, wine body and overall wine quality, whereas SST wines were in one season characterized by increased perception of vegetal aroma, acidity and bitterness, and decreased perception of body, persistency and taste balance. Our results demonstrate that practices which affect the leaf area to fruit ratio have a major impact on wine sensorial characteristics, concluding that their choice should be based on the desired wine style.
Six different vinification treatments, including a control treatment (7-day standard maceration) (K7), were performed to study the effects of non-standard techniques on bioactive compounds and ...sensory attributes of Teran red wine. Pre-fermentative mash cooling (8 °C; 48 h) and heating (50 °C; 48 h) followed by prolonged post-fermentative maceration of 13 days (C15;H15) or 28 days (C30;H30) were applied. In another treatment, after cooling, saignée was performed followed by 13-day prolonged maceration (CS15). Wine phenols and vitamins were analyzed by HPLC-DAD-FLD, minerals by ICP-OES, and sensory analysis was performed using the QDA and 100-point O.I.V./U.I.O.E. methods. Obtained results showed total phenolic concentration was the highest in the H30 treatment. The concentration of anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols and phenolic acids was significantly higher in wines of all vinification techniques compared to the control. Stilbene content was highly affected by pre-fermentative heating. Treatments CS15, H15, C30 and H30 resulted in the highest scores by both the QDA and 100-point sensory methods. The obtained results suggest that advanced non-standard vinification techniques have a significant impact on Teran wine by enhancing its composition of bioactive compounds and improving its sensory profile, which gives it an additional market value. Furthermore, a comprehensive comparison of such techniques applied simultaneously in one study is of substantial importance for additional research in wine production.
Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a complex biochemical process playing an important role in the production of red wines. The main reasons for its implementation are the reduction of titratable ...acidity and the consequent increase of pH, microbiological stability of wine, and changes in aromatic and sensory properties of wine. The aim of this study was to determine the compatibility of yeast and bacteria used by different malolactic fermentation techniques and their influence on the fermentation duration, concentration of individual organic acids, aroma compounds, and on chemical and sensory properties of Teran wines. The experiment included control treatment (without MLF), spontaneous MLF, induced MLF at the beginning of alcoholic fermentation with simultaneous inoculation of yeast and bacteria (co-inoculation) and induced MLF after alcoholic fermentation (sequential MLF). In the co-inoculation treatment MLF had no negative effect on the alcoholic fermentation kinetic. Alcoholic fermentation was complete in all treatments. Co-inoculation resulted in a significantly shorter duration of the MLF process. In all MLF treatments, significant reduction of titratable acidity and the increase of pH values was noted. Wines of the spontaneous MLF treatment obtained the highest concentration of volatile acidity and ethyl acetate. In all MLF treatments a complete consumption of malic acid and a decrease in concentration of citric acid, total amount of higher alcohols, and acetaldehyde were observed. Furthermore, significantly higher concentrations of ethyl esters, diacetyl, acetoin, and 2,3-butanediol were present in wines from all MLF treatments. Keywords: Oenococcus oeni, co-inoculation, aroma compounds, organic acids, duration of malolactic fermentation SAETAK Jabucno-mlijecna fermentacija (JMF) sloen je biokemijski proces koji ima vanu ulogu u proizvodnji vecine crnih vina. Glavni ucinci primjene JMF su sniavanje ukupne kiselosti uz rast pH vrijednosti, mikrobioloka stabilnost vina te promjena aromatskih senzornih svojstava vina. Cilj ovog istraivanja bio je utvrditi utjecaj razlicitih nacina jabucno-mlijecne fermentacije na kompatibilnost kvasca i bakterija, duljinu trajanja fermentacije, koncentraciju pojedinacnih organskih kiselina i spojeva arome te senzorna svojstva vina sorte 'Teran' (Vitis vinifera L.). Pokus je obuhvacao kontrolni tretman (bez JMF), spontanu JMF, induciranu JMF u pocetku alkoholne fermentacije (koinokulacija) te induciranu JMF po zavrenoj alkoholnoj fermentaciji. U svim tretmanima alkoholna fermentacija je u potpunosti zavrila, bez zastoja ili usporavanja. Koinokulacija je utjecala na znacajno krace trajanje JMF. Svi tretmani s JMF znacajno su utjecali na snienje koncentracije titracijske kiselosti i povecanje pH vrijednosti. Najvie koncentracije hlapive kiselosti i etil acetata utvrdene su u vinima spontane JMF. U svim tretmanima s JMF zabiljeena je potpuna razgradnja jabucne kiseline te snienje koncentracije limunske kiseline, ukupnih viih alkohola i acetaldehida. Nadalje, znacajno vie koncentracije etilnih estera, diacetila, acetoina i 2,3-butandiola zabiljeene su u svim tretmanima s JMF. Kljucne rijeci: Oenococcus oeni, koinokulacija, spojevi arome, organske kiseline, trajanje jabucno-mlijecne fermentacije
The biochemical response and gene expression in different grapevine cultivars to water deficit are still not well understood. In this study, we investigated the performance of four traditional ...Croatian Vitis vinifera L. cultivars (‘Plavac mali crni’, ‘Istrian Malvasia’, ‘Graševina’, and ‘Tribidrag’), and one wild (Vitis vinifera subsp. sylvestris) genotype exposed to water deficit (WD) for nine days under semi-controlled conditions in the greenhouse. Sampling for biochemical and gene expression analyses was performed at days six and nine from the beginning of WD treatment. The WD affected the accumulation of metabolites with a significant increase in abscisic acid (ABA), salicylic acid (SA), and proline in the leaves of the stressed genotypes when the WD continued for nine days. Lipid peroxidation (MDA) was not significantly different from that of the control plants after six days of WD, whereas it was significantly lower (297.40 nmol/g dw) in the stressed plants after nine days. The cultivar ‘Istrian Malvasia’ responded rapidly to the WD and showed the highest and earliest increase in ABA levels (1.16 ng mg−1 dw, i.e., 3.4-fold increase compared to control). ‘Graševina’ differed significantly from the other genotypes in SA content at both time points analyzed (six and nine days, 47.26 and 49.63 ng mg−1 dw, respectively). Proline level increased significantly under WD (up to 5-fold at day nine), and proline variation was not genotype driven. The expression of aquaporin genes (TIP2;1 and PIP2;1) was down-regulated in all genotypes, coinciding with the accumulation of ABA. The gene NCED1 (9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase) related to ABA was up-regulated in all genotypes under stress conditions and served as a reliable marker of drought stress. This work suggests that the stress response in metabolite synthesis and accumulation is complex, treatment- and genotype-dependent.
PDF
