Terpenes
Some monoterpenes contribute floral and fruity nuances to wine in many grape varieties: Muscats, Alsatian and German cultivars (Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Riesling, Auxerrois, Scheurebe, Müller-thürgau), Viognier, Albariňo, Muscadelle, some clones of Chardonnay etc. In many cases, terpenes combine with other compounds to generate wine aroma.
SARCO analyzes the main tepenes listed below:
Compound |
Descriptor |
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Linalool |
Rose |
a-Terpineol |
Lilly of the valley |
Citronellol |
Citronella |
Nerol |
Rose |
Geraniol |
Rose |
Why quantify terpenes?
When combined with wine tasting, terpene analysis is useful to monitor fruity and floral aromas in the final wine blend.
Compounds |
See above table |
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Method |
SBSE/GC/MS |
Volume |
100 mL |
Analysis duration |
2 days |
Our quality guarantee
- Method validated according to OIV Oeno 10/2005 resolution and NF V03-110 standard validation