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Yeasts found in vineyards and wineries.

Cristian Varela¹, Anthony R Borneman¹

¹The Australian Wine Research Institute, PO Box 197, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia.

Yeast (Chichester, England)

|November 5, 2016

Summary

This review explores non-Saccharomyces yeasts in winemaking. These microbes influence wine flavor and aroma, offering potential for regionality and diverse wine profiles.

Area of Science:

Oenology and Microbiology
Food Science and Technology

Background:

Wine's complexity arises from thousands of metabolites produced by yeasts and bacteria during fermentation.
Microbial communities in vineyards and wineries are influenced by factors like grape variety, geography, climate, and winemaking practices.
These microbes can impact wine flavor and aroma, driving interest in their study.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role and relevance of key non-Saccharomyces yeast species in winemaking.
To highlight their application in increasing wine flavor diversity and regionality.
To discuss their biotechnological characteristics and potential applications beyond winemaking.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on non-Saccharomyces yeast species in vineyards and wineries.

Keywords:

non-Saccharomyces wine yeast

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Analysis of current research on their application in winemaking.

Examination of biotechnological potential and available molecular/genomic resources.

Main Results:

Non-Saccharomyces yeasts are crucial for wine fermentation, influencing sensory profiles.
Specific species offer opportunities to enhance regional wine characteristics and flavor diversity.
Genomic and molecular tools are increasingly available for studying these yeasts.

Conclusions:

Non-Saccharomyces yeasts are vital components of wine fermentation with significant biotechnological potential.
Understanding these microbial communities can lead to improved wine quality and regional branding.
Further research, aided by molecular tools, will unlock new applications for these yeasts.