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Area of Science:

  • Enology
  • Fermentation Science
  • Metabolomics
  • Transcriptomics

Background:

  • Intermittent oxygenation is a traditional strategy for managing oxygen during wine fermentation.
  • Understanding its impact on yeast metabolism and aroma compound formation is crucial for enological practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of intermittent oxygenation during alcoholic fermentation on yeast metabolism.
  • To analyze the influence of intermittent oxygenation on the accumulation of ester compounds in wine.
  • To correlate metabolic and gene expression changes with sensory attributes of wine.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses of yeast during wine fermentation.
  • Application of intermittent oxygenation during the peak fermentation phase.
  • Sensory evaluation of wine aroma profiles under different oxygenation regimes.

Main Results:

  • Intermittent oxygenation enhanced yeast activity, shortened fermentation time, and increased concentrations of higher alcohol acetates (HAAs) and ethyl esters of straight-chain fatty acids (EEFAs).
  • Oxygenation altered yeast gene expression, impacting amino acid metabolism and ester precursor availability.
  • Sensory analysis revealed strengthened fresh fruit aromas and overall intensity with intermittent oxygenation, contrasting with anaerobic or long-term oxygenation.

Conclusions:

  • Intermittent oxygenation positively influences yeast metabolism and ester production, leading to enhanced wine aroma profiles.
  • Oxygen management during fermentation is a key factor in modulating wine's aromatic complexity.
  • This study provides insights for optimizing wine aroma through controlled oxygen exposure.