April 2013 Issue of
Wines & Vines
Berry Ripening and Wine Aroma
Optimal maturity of grapes depends on multi-faceted criteria. Several important classes of compounds are biosynthesized during the berry growth period, before and/or after véraison (aromatic precursors, phenolics, hormones, organic acids, etc.), while others are provided by roots and/or leaves (water, minerals, sugar, etc.).
Several of these compounds change during the ripeni…
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