Influence of vineyard altitude on Glera grape ripening (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.): effects on aroma evolution and wine sensory profile

Abstract

Altitude strongly influences grape ripening evolution and flavour accumulation in the Glera grape, and this result accounts for the different styles in the sparkling wines subsequently produced. Moreover, the present study shows that aroma compound biosynthesis, particularly that of benzenoides, starts before véraison in Glera. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.