Potential of Different Eighteen Grapevine Genotypes to Produce Wines in a Hot Region: First Insights into Volatile and Sensory Profiles
2025
Ilda Caldeira | Rita Roque | Ofélia Anjos | Sílvia Lourenço | João de Deus | Miguel Damásio | José Silvestre
A major challenge for the viticulture and oenology sector is to understand the impact of climate change on grapevine agronomic performance and wine quality. Genetic variability offers a key tool for adaptation, as some grape varieties may better withstand changing conditions while maintaining wine quality. As part of the WineClimAdapt research project (PDR2020-101-031010), a study was conducted on the adaptability of 18 white grape varieties to hot and dry conditions in Portugal. These grape varieties from Herdade do Esporã:o (Alentejo, Portugal) were vinified in duplicate at the INIAV winery, the result being 36 wines. The wines underwent physicochemical and sensory analyses, including gas chromatography&ndash:mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography&ndash:flame ionization detection (GC-FID), to assess their composition and sensory profiles. Tasters evaluated the wines using a structured scale (0&ndash:10) and rated their overall quality (0&ndash:20). Results from analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences in the physicochemical composition and sensory profiles of the wines. Notably, some white wines displayed high acidity, which is advantageous for hot regions. The study also highlighted clear varietal differentiation across physicochemical, volatile and sensory analyses. Among the tested varieties, &ldquo:Cayetana Blanca&rdquo: and &ldquo:Fernã:o Pires&rdquo: achieved the highest average quality ratings, indicating promising potential for future studies and adaptation to climate change.
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