Exploring the influence of oak barrel aging on the quality of Cabernet Sauvignon wine with a high ethanol content: Interactions with wood grain and toasting level

IF 6.5 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Chemistry: X Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102444

Yu Chen , Xingmeng Lei , Tianyuan Zhang , Hulin Chen , Lisa Tang , Yi Shang , Zhen Huang , Yuyang Song , Yi Qin , Dongqing Ye , Yanlin Liu

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Abstract

This study investigated and addressed the harm caused by high ethanol levels (above 16 % vol) to the quality of industrial Cabernet Sauvignon wines through aging in oak barrels with three types of wood grains and three toasting levels. Our findings demonstrated that differences in chemical indexes between the initial and final wines were not entirely due to the oak barrels. Barrels with medium grains and heavy toasting stabilized the wine's colour and minimised the loss of red tones; this effect was associated with phenolic components. Wood-unrelated volatiles were responsible for the considerable variations in volatile profiles; these differences were characterised by a decrease in alcohols, alongside an increase in ethyl esters, enhancing the fruity and floral attributes of the final aged wines. High-ethanol wines aged in medium-grained and heavily toasted barrels exhibited the best characteristics. These findings provide information to address concerns that a high ethanol content compromises wine quality.

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Food Chemistry: X CHEMISTRY, APPLIED-

CiteScore

4.90

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6.60%

发文量

315

审稿时长

55 days

期刊介绍： Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.