This review intends to rationalize the knowledge related to the aroma of grapes and to the
aroma of wine with specific origin in molecules formed in grapes. The actual flavor of grapes …

The terpenoids are a major class of natural products with a range of functions in plants. In
the grape, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and C13‐norisoprenoids are present either in a …

Terroir is about the link between wine and its origin. It has long been understood by sensory
evaluation that the taste of wine from a given variety can be related to its origins. Specific …

The flavors of fermented plant foods and beverages are formed by microorganisms, and in
the case of wine, the location and environmental features of the vineyard site also imprint the …

Microbial ecology is an integral part of an agricultural ecosystem and influences the quality
of agricultural commodities. Microbial activity influences grapevine health and crop …

The intake of herbal dietary constituents, mostly fruits and vegetables, have been
considered well-known to prevent pathologies (degenerative diseases). Consumer …

Of the geographical parameters in a winegrowing site, altitude is an important determinant of
wine composition and quality. Grape polyphenols and volatiles comprise a large and varied …

Background Grape juice is a beverage derived from Vitis sp genus, mainly V. labrusca, V.
vinifera and V. rotundifolia species, in which sales have increased steeply because of the …

Grapes are an important global horticultural product, and are mainly used for winemaking.
Typically, grapes and wines are rich in various phytochemicals, including phenolics …

Fully revised with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this
successful book contains expanded content for all sections, particularly those covering the …