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A preliminary study of non-coloured phenolics in wines of varietal white grapes (codega, gouveio and malvasia fina): Effects of grape variety, grape maturation and technology of winemaking

  • R. Ramos
  • , P. B. Andrade
  • , R. M. Seabra
  • , C. Pereira
  • , M. A. Ferreira
  • , M. A. Faia

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Abstract

The effects of cultivar, grape maturation and technology of winemaking on the levels of phenolic acids were evaluated. In all varieties, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic, p-coumaric and caffeic acids were the predominant acids. Among the three varieties, significant differences were observed in the concentration of p-coumaric acid. The grape maturation only influenced the concentration of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid. According to the technology of winemaking, significant differences could be observed in syringic, and p-coumaric acids by the induction of fermentation temperature. Comparisons of the phenolic composition, when the fermentations were conducted in stainless steel tanks and/or in oak barrels, showed differences in the concentrations of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic, ellagic and caffeic acids. Copyright (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-44
Number of pages6
JournalFood Chemistry
Volume67
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1999
Externally publishedYes

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