White wines aroma recovery and enrichment: Sensory-led aroma selection and consumer perception

Food Res Int. 2018 Jun:108:595-603. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.03.044. Epub 2018 Mar 16.

Abstract

We developed a sensory-based methodology to aromatically enrich wines using different aromatic fractions recovered during fermentations of Sauvignon Blanc must. By means of threshold determination and generic descriptive analysis using a trained sensory panel, the aromatic fractions were characterized, selected, and clustered. The selected fractions were grouped, re-assessed, and validated by the trained panel. A consumer panel assessed overall liking and answered a CATA question on some enriched wines and their ideal sample. Differences in elicitation rates between non-enriched and enriched wines with respect to the ideal product highlighted product optimization and the role of aromatic enrichment. Enrichment with aromatic fractions increased the aromatic quality of wines and enhanced consumer appreciation.

Keywords: Aroma; CATA; Consumers; Preference; Sauvignon blanc; Sensory; Wine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Choice Behavior
  • Consumer Behavior*
  • Female
  • Fermentation
  • Food Microbiology / methods
  • Humans
  • Judgment
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Odorants / analysis*
  • Olfactory Perception*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
  • Smell*
  • Taste Perception*
  • Taste*
  • Wine / analysis*
  • Wine / microbiology
  • Young Adult