Quantification of grape glycosides has been suggested as an objective index of grape quality. Two studies were undertaken to observe the influence of vineyard management on grape glycosides. In the first study, three crop levels from mature Cabernet Sauvignon (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.) vines grown in eastern Virginia were evaluated for their influence on grape glycosides, expressed as red-free glycosyl glucose (GG). Crop levels averaged 3.2, 5.1, and 6.4 kg/vine resulting in leaf area to fruit weight ratios (cm²/g) of 34.4, 27.0 and 19.2, respectively. Red-free GG was greatest in juice from fruit of the low treatment at four of seven sampling dates, including harvest. Phenolic glycosides were found to comprise as much as half of the total GG value. In a second study, shoot thinning, mechanical and hand fruit zone leaf removal of mature Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines were evaluated for their influence on red-free GG. Two shoot densities were examined, each with no leaf removal (No LR), mechanical leaf removal (M LR) or mechanical plus hand leaf removal (M+H LR) imposed five weeks post-bloom. Red-free GG was increased by leaf removal of shoot thinned vines and was greatest with mechanical plus hand leaf removal. / Master of Science

Les flavanols et leurs oligomères, les procyanidines, sont des composés phénoliques biosynthétisés dans les baies de raisin, dont ils sont extraits pendant la vinification. Une meilleure compréhension de leur évolution pendant la maturation du raisin, la vinification et le vieillissement du vin est importante du fait de leur responsabilité dans beaucoup des propriétés organoleptiques du vin (couleur, amertume et astringence). Plusieurs procyanidines ont été obtenues par une méthode de synthèse permettant de contrôler aussi bien la régio- et la stéréosélectivité de la liaison interflavane que le degré d’oligomérisation. Cette méthode a pu être élargie à la synthèse de procyanidines galloylées. L’étape de couplage, qui restait l’étape limitante de cette synthèse, a pu être améliorée par l’utilisation de la catalyse à l’or. Ces composés ont ensuite été utilisés comme standards afin de les identifier et les quantifier dans du raisin et des vins par chromatographie liquide haute performance. L’étude des intéractions supramoléculaires des composés galloylés a été évaluée par RMN DOSY. En parallèle de ces études, un nouveau composé indolique, possédant un motif glucose dans sa structure, a été identifié et caractérisé pour la première fois dans les vins rouges. / Flavanols and their oligomers, procyanidins, are phenolics compounds biosynthetized in grapes, from which they are extrated during winemaking As they contribute so much to the organoleptics properties of the wine (color, bitterness and astringency), a better comprehension of their evolution during grapes maturation, winemaking and ageing of the wine is particulary important. Several procyanidines were obtained by a synthesis method which allows to control as well the interflavan regio- and stereoselectivity as the degree of oligomerization. This method was extended to the synthesis of galloylated procyanidins. The stage of coupling, which was a limiting stage of this synthesis, could be improved by the use of gold III catalysis. These compounds were then used as standards in order to identify and quantify them in grapes and wines by high performance liquid chromatography. The supramolecular properties of galloylated procyanidins were investigated by NMR DOSY. In parallel to these studies, a new indolic compound bearing a glucose moiety, has been identified and characterized for the first time in red wine.

La réduction des effets secondaires des produits phytosanitaires sur l’environnement est un enjeux majeur du Grenelle de l’environnement. L’utilisation prolongée du cuivre comme fongicide a entrainé son accumulation dans les sols viticoles. Le cuivre étant phytotoxique,son accumulation dans la plante pourrait modifier la morphologie, la biochimie ou la physiologie des organes végétaux et perturber les interactions vigne-bio-agresseur. Nousavons donc évalué les effets de la contamination cuprique des sols viticoles sur la sensibilitéde la vigne à un cortège de bio-agresseurs par une approche plus intégrée de la culture et deson patho-système.Pour cela, nous avons mesuré les teneurs en cuivre total et disponible des parcelles viticoles.Nous avons exposé au cuivre trois cépages puis nous avons mesuré la distribution du cuivre et ses effets dans la plante. Enfin nous avons évalué l’impact induit pour trois bio-agresseurs de la vigne. Nos résultats montrent que la teneur en cuivre disponible du sol dépend surtout de la teneur total en cuivre (qui résulte de l’historique parcellaire) mais aussi des teneurs en carbone total et en particules fines du sol. L’absorption du cuivre et son transfert vers les parties aériennes varient selon les cépages. Lorsque la contamination cuprique augmente, les interactions vigne-bio-agresseurs sont modifiées : si les effets semblent négatifs pourScaphoideus titanus et Plasmopara viticola, la contamination cuprique semble favorable au développement de Neofusicoccum Parvum. Ces résultats soulignent la nécessité d’avoir une vision la plus intégrée possible du système, et d’intensifier les interactions de recherches entre l’agronomie et l’écologie évolutive. / Following the ‘Grenelle of the environment’ conference, one of the current critical issues in agriculture is reducing the side effects of pesticides on the environment. Prolonged use of copper as a fungicide has led to copper accumulation in vineyard soils. Copper can induce aphytotoxicity. Its accumulation in plants may modify the morphology, biochemistry orphysiology of plant organs and may disturb the plant-pest interactions. The effects of coppercontamination of vineyard soils on the vine sensitivity to the pests received until now a verylimited attention. The present work investigates such effects.To carry out this work, we measured the levels of total and available copper in vineyard soils.We contaminated three grapevine cultivars with copper and measured the copper distributionand its effects on plant. Then, we evaluated the impact induced on three pests of the vine. Ourresults show that the available copper content in the soil is related to the total copper content(which results from the history of the plot), but also to total carbon and fine soil particlescontents. The copper absorption and the copper transferred to the aerial parts of the vine varyaccording to the cultivar. When copper contamination increases, the vine-pests interactionsare modified: a negative effects appears for Scaphoideus titanus and Plasmopara viticola,while important copper contaminations appears to promote the development ofNeofusicoccum parvum.These results underscore the need for a more integrated system approach, and to intensifyinteractions between agronomy and evolutionary ecology research.

Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Alimentos, Florianópolis, 2010 / Made available in DSpace on 2012-10-25T07:12:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 282003.pdf: 1280843 bytes, checksum: e4f6203d2e606307f9144e2e9ecefadb (MD5) / A uva Cabernet Sauvignon, apresenta diferentes clones, que são classificados de acordo com seu potencial produtivo. Dentre estes clones pode-se destacar os clones 169 e 685, ambos de origem Francesa que são classificados em distintos grupos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar dois clones, 169 e 685, da uva Cabernet Sauvignon procedentes da região de São Joaquim do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, e validar uma metodologia por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiencia para a eterminação simultânea dos principais compostos fenólicos. Os vinhos produzidos com os clones 169 e 685, safra 2008, foram caracterizados quanto aos parâmetros físico-quimicos, compostos fenólicos totais, compostos fenólicos individuais flavonóides e não-flavonóides, ácidos orgânicos e atividade antioxidante. Também foi avaliado a evolução dos principais compostos fenólicos e da atividade antioxidante dos vinhos durante 11 meses de guarda em garrafa. As uvas dos clones 169 e 685, safra 2009, foram avaliadas quanto ao ciclo fenológico, evolução do período de maturação, componentes de rendimento e área foliar. Os resultados demonstraram que a metodologia desenvolvida para quantificar os principais compostos fenólicos presentes no vinho apresentou excelente precisão, exatidão, limites de detecção e recuperação (80-120 %), assim como demonstrou separação satisfatória de todos os compostos avaliados, podendo ser utilizada para diferenciar amostras de vinho. Os vinhos produzidos com os clones 169 e 685 apresentaram diferenças significativas em relação aos compostos fenólicos, sendo que através de analises multivariadas, como análise de Cluster e Análise de Componentes Principais, foi possível separar e classificar os vinhos de acordo com o clone. O clone 169 apresentou maior correlação com os polifenóis enquanto o clone 685 foi correlacionado com os parâmetros de cor, principalmente com as antocianinas, esta mesma correlação também foi observada para as amostras de uvas. As uvas dos clones 169 e 685 apresentaram semelhança na duração do ciclo fenológico e requerimento térmico (graus-dias), durante a safra 2009, apresentando boa maturação tecnológica e fenólica. Os clones apresentaram diferenças significativas em relação as componentes de rendimento, área foliar assim como no teor de polifenóis e antocianinas. Com base nos resultados obtidos pode-se concluir que os vinhos apresentaram as características particulares de acordo com o clone que foram produzidos.

Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Recursos Genéticos Vegetais, Florianópolis, 2011 / Made available in DSpace on 2012-10-25T20:02:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 292908.pdf: 325079 bytes, checksum: 1fcba7f4da1365c0df92bff81a28bd0e (MD5) / A vitivinicultura no Estado de Santa Catarina tem se destacado, principalmente, nas regiões de altitude elevada como produtora de uvas viníferas para a elaboração de vinhos finos. Estas regiões possuem características próprias e distintas das tradicionais regiões produtoras brasileiras. As variáveis climáticas deste novo pólo vitícola, permitem a maturação fisiológica completa das uvas, resultando em produtos de alta qualidade e com uma forte identidade regional. Porém, existe pouco conhecimento técnico-científico a respeito destas novas regiões de altitude. Diante desta situação, este trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar o comportamento vitícola da variedade Cabernet Sauvignon, durante o ciclo 2008/2009, nos municípios de Campo Belo do Sul (900m) e São Joaquim (1.293m), localizados no Planalto Sul Catarinense. Durante todo o ciclo foram monitoradas as variáveis climáticas: temperatura, radiação solar e precipitação, concomitantemente com análises semanais da composição fisico-química das uvas. Os resultados indicam que as duas localidades estudadas apresentam condições climáticas favoráveis à atividade da vitivinicultura. A média das temperaturas máxima, média e mínima em São Joaquim foram, respectivamente, de 23,1°C, 15,1°C e 9,9°C e em Campo Belo do Sul de 26,5°C, 19,5°C e 15,3°C. As variações de temperatura influenciaram diretamente o ciclo fenológico da videira, resultando em diferenças entre as duas regiões. Em Campo Belo do Sul, o clima vitícola é classificado como ameno (1.668 à 1.944 GD), segundo o Índice de Winkler e, em São Joaquim, foi classificado como frio (< 1.389 GD). A precipitação pluviométrica foi semelhante nas duas regiões. Em São Joaquim, o volume de precipitação foi de 999,8 mm, e em Campo Belo do Sul, este total foi de 870,0 mm. Estes volumes podem ser considerados elevados para o cultivo da videira. Verificou-se que a radiação fotossinteticamente ativa (RFA) e a radiação global (Rg) apresentaram comportamento similar durante o período de avaliação. Foi possível observar que em todos os estádios fenológicos, tanto em São Joaquim como em Campo Belo do Sul, apresentaram valores de RFA suficientes para que as plantas realizem a fotossíntese. O crescimento dos ramos reduziu significativamente a partir do início da mudança de cor das bagas e paralisando durante a fase inicial de maturação. No vinhedo localizado em Campo Belo do Sul, os ramos principais apresentaram comprimento médio de 217,3cm quando cessaram o crescimento e em São Joaquim, o crescimento médio dos ramos alcançou 266,3cm. No início da maturação em Campo Belo do Sul, as bagas apresentavam cerca de 16ºBrix. Com a evolução da maturação estes compostos foram se acumulando nas bagas, sendo que na colheita, o teor de sólidos solúveis totais foi de 23 ºBrix. Em São Joaquim, a maturação iniciou com 14,7 ºBrix, sendo as uvas colhidas com média de 23,9 ºBrix. A acidez total titulável apresentou padrão de redução nos valores durante a evolução da maturação. Para o vinhedo de Campo Belo do Sul, inicialmente, a acidez total avaliada nas bagas estava próxima a 250meq/l, sendo que ao final do período de maturação, os valores se estabilizaram em torno de 83meq/l. Em São Joaquim, iniciou com 280meq/l e, no momento da colheita, a uva apresentava aproximadamente 100 meq/l. O cultivo da variedade Cabernet Sauvignon, em ambas as regiões estudadas possibilita a obtenção de uvas de boa qualidade para a elaboração de vinhos.

Current fruit-zone management recommendation in the eastern US aims for 1-2 basal shoot leaf layers after fruit set to limit fungal disease and sunburn incidence, and prevent extreme heating of grapes. The goal of this work was to assess if fruit-zone leaf removal to an uncommonly greater extent, and/or at an earlier phenological stage, would favorably alter yield components or fruit composition in three popularly grown, red-fruited, Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pre-bloom leaf removal to various extents reduced crop yield by 41-78% when compared to no leaf removal across seasons and varieties. Pre-bloom leaf removal implementation in consecutive seasons tended to further reduce crop yield components compared to implementation in the first year. Pre-bloom leaf removal tended to reduce cluster compactness and bunch rot incidence when compared to post-fruit set and no leaf removal. Basal leaf removal to the greatest extents inconsistently reduced soluble solids and titratable acidity across varieties and seasons. Pre-bloom and post-fruit set leaf removal to the greatest extent consistently increased total grape phenolics and anthocyanins compared to no leaf removal in Cabernet Sauvignon, but inconsistently increased total grape phenolics compared to no leaf removal in Cabernet franc and Petit Verdot. Basal leaf removal to the greatest extents tended to increase the synthesis and degradation of carotenoids more consistently than no leaf removal, and this was particularly true for zeaxanthin. Petit Verdot and Cabernet franc wine color and aroma were inconsistently distinguishable between leaf removal treatments, and color intensity was rated higher in wines made with fruit from pre-bloom leaf removal compared to modest post fruit-set leaf removal plots. Waiting until after fruit set to remove fruit-zone leaves maintained crop yield and offered comparable improvements in fruit composition to pre-bloom leaf removal. Pre-bloom leaf removal of no more than four leaves is recommended to limit crop yield reduction, and modestly improve fruit composition. This work showed that fruit-zone leaf removal does not need to be conservative in the eastern US, particularly because the climate does not appear to be detrimental to fruit composition, and open fruit-zones reduce grape fungal disease incidence. / Ph. D.

Thesis (MscAgric (Viticulture and Oenology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / South Africa is the eighth largest wine producing country in the world and face stiff competition on the world market. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted red cultivar in the world as well as in South Africa and can be seen as the wine by which countries are judged. The aim of this study was to investigate suitable, practical maturity parameters or combinations thereof to determine the optimal time to harvest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes under South African conditions. The following parameters were investigated during this study: seed lignification, maturity indexes, anthocyanin concentration per berry, sensory criteria (grape skins tasting and wine) and phenolic content. Berry development in four Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in different South African winegrowing areas were investigated over the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons. The first parameter to be investigated was seed lignification percentages. Seasonal differences at commercial harvest were observed with values of 2004 varying between 73% and 91% compared to 59% and 80% for the 2003 and 2005 seasons but commercial harvest was two weeks later during the 2004 season. During this study it was found that seeds never reached 100% lignification for Cabernet Sauvignon as was found in previous work to indicate grape maturity. The development of anthocyanins also peaked well before the maximum seed lignification was reached. It therefore appears that seed lignification is not suitable for the determination of grape maturity for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes under South African conditions. The second parameter to be investigated was maturity indexes (Balling / Titratable Acidity (TA), Balling × pH, Balling × pH2). The best wine values were used to determine the optimal maturity index values. Morgenster was the only vineyard to consistently give values that corresponded to previously reported data (index values). Anhöhe and Plaisir de Merle reported higher maturity values than that reported in literature and seasonal variation was observed. Maturity index values for the best wines varied between 88 and 101 (Balling × pH) for Anhöhe during 2003 and 2005 seasons, but increased too between 97 and 107 (Balling × pH) for 2004. The maturity index values were found to be vineyard and season dependant, with warmer areas reaching higher values. From this study it appears that maturity index values as a singular maturity parameter does not give a good indication of berry maturity in all seasons or vineyards. Thirdly, the berry anthocyanin concentration (mg / berry and mg / g berry) were investigated and comparable trends were found between the four vineyards. However vineyards in warmer, drier regions (Anhöhe) tended to have higher anthocyanin concentrations per gram berry. The more vigorous vineyard of Morgenster consistently exhibited a higher anthocyanin concentration per berry. This can be explained by the ratio of skin to pulp between small berries (Anhöhe, 0.95 g - 2004) and larger berries South Africa is the eighth largest wine producing country in the world and face stiff competition on the world market. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted red cultivar in the world as well as in South Africa and can be seen as the wine by which countries are judged. The aim of this study was to investigate suitable, practical maturity parameters or combinations thereof to determine the optimal time to harvest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes under South African conditions. The following parameters were investigated during this study: seed lignification, maturity indexes, anthocyanin concentration per berry, sensory criteria (grape skins tasting and wine) and phenolic content. Berry development in four Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in different South African winegrowing areas were investigated over the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons. The first parameter to be investigated was seed lignification percentages. Seasonal differences at commercial harvest were observed with values of 2004 varying between 73% and 91% compared to 59% and 80% for the 2003 and 2005 seasons but commercial harvest was two weeks later during the 2004 season. During this study it was found that seeds never reached 100% lignification for Cabernet Sauvignon as was found in previous work to indicate grape maturity. The development of anthocyanins also peaked well before the maximum seed lignification was reached. It therefore appears that seed lignification is not suitable for the determination of grape maturity for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes under South African conditions. The second parameter to be investigated was maturity indexes (Balling / Titratable Acidity (TA), Balling × pH, Balling × pH2). The best wine values were used to determine the optimal maturity index values. Morgenster was the only vineyard to consistently give values that corresponded to previously reported data (index values). Anhöhe and Plaisir de Merle reported higher maturity values than that reported in literature and seasonal variation was observed. Maturity index values for the best wines varied between 88 and 101 (Balling × pH) for Anhöhe during 2003 and 2005 seasons, but increased too between 97 and 107 (Balling × pH) for 2004. The maturity index values were found to be vineyard and season dependant, with warmer areas reaching higher values. From this study it appears that maturity index values as a singular maturity parameter does not give a good indication of berry maturity in all seasons or vineyards. Thirdly, the berry anthocyanin concentration (mg / berry and mg / g berry) were investigated and comparable trends were found between the four vineyards. However vineyards in warmer, drier regions (Anhöhe) tended to have higher anthocyanin concentrations per gram berry. The more vigorous vineyard of Morgenster consistently exhibited a higher anthocyanin concentration per berry. This can be explained by the ratio of skin to pulp between small berries (Anhöhe, 0.95 g - 2004) and larger berries (Morgenster, 1.82 g – 2004). Wine colour density (A420+A520) followed the same trend as the anthocyanin concentrations of the homogenate. Grape skins (G) were used to make an artificial wine that was evaluated by an expert panel to determine the development of the grapes. Wines (W) made from sampled batches were also evaluated by an expert panel for: colour intensity, vegetative, red berry, black berry with spice, acidity, astringency and general quality. Vegetative aromas and acidity decreased and red and black berry with spice increased during ripening for both berries and wine. Colour intensity also increased, corresponding to an increase in perceived general quality score. Correlations between general quality of both the grape skins tasting and wines were investigated. Balling showed a strong correlation with general quality of the grape skins tasting (r = 0.76; p = 0.00) but not as strongly with subsequent wines (r = 0.57; p = 0.00). Anthocyanin concentration (mg / g berry) of the berries (r = 0.36; p = 0.00), perceived colour intensity of grapes (r = 0.69; p = 0.00) and wine (r = 0.84; p = 0.00) correlated with general wine quality. The tasting panel identified wines that were statically better than the rest for each season and vineyard. Maximum berry anthocyanin concentration coincided with wines rated as the best by the tasting panel. More than one wine was identified during the maximum anthocyanin peak that did not differ statistically from the best wine. It appears from this study that a window period exists at the maximum anthocyanin peak, where wines of comparable quality, but different style, can be produced. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to determine the least number of suitable parameters that could distinguish between unripe and ripe grapes in order to establish a grape maturity model. These differences were successfully described by Balling, TA, pH, potassium (K+), tartaric and malic acid. Anthocyanin concentration could further distinguish between ripe and overripe grapes in the model. From these parameters the minimum and maximum values were used to construct a universal ripeness model containing data from all four vineyards. Variation between the four vineyards caused too much overlapping in the universal model data as the vineyards were situated in different climatic regions according to the Winkler temperature model. On a per vineyard basis this did not occur to the same extend. The best rated Cabernet Sauvignon wines correlated strongly with soluble solid content; colour and quality perceptions of grapes, but large seasonal differences resulted in larger grape compositional variances than that of the individual vineyards in the different climatic zones. This illustrated the difficulty of pinpointing a specific parameter to indicate optimal ripeness. From this study it is clear that a universal maturity model for Cabernet Sauvignon berries is not attainable at present, but individual vineyard models shows the most potential. A preliminary study into the differences of the phenolic composition was done using reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) on the homogenate and wine. Malvidin-3-glucoside and total anthocyanins followed comparable trends to that found for the Iland method. Strong correlations (r > 0.9) were found between the malvidin- 3-glucoside and malvidin-3-glucoside-acetate and p-coumarate; this was also true for the total anthocyanins in both homogenate and wine. Wines identified by a tasting panel to be the best quality, corresponded with the maximum anthocyanin concentration (mg / L) peak in the homogenate. Dense canopies at the Morgenster vineyard over the three seasons lead to lower total anthocyanin and quercetin-3-glucuronide concentrations compared to the Anhöhe and Plaisir de Merle vineyards. The shading of bunches by the dense canopy most likely contributed to this. Catechin, epicatechin, proanthocyanidin and polymeric phenol concentrations decreased significantly from veraison until harvest. Seasonal differences were noted in the four vineyards. No correlations could be found between the general wine quality and the phenolic compounds, but a weak trend was observed for total anthocyanins in the homogenate. A trend was found with the total flavan-3-ol to anthocyanin ratio determined by RP-HPLC analysis of the grape homogenates (r = 0.40, p = 0.00). This ratio varied between 1 and 3 for the wines rated as being the best quality. Phenols by themselves do not give a clear indication of optimal harvest time. From this study it appears that no single parameter could consistently indicate optimal ripeness over the seasons or per vineyard, but the maximum berry colour (anthocyanin concentration) did give an indication of optimal harvesting time. It is clear that a combination of parameters could predict the optimal time more precisely as with the above mentioned model but more research is needed to this end.

Thesis (MScAgric (Viticulture and Oenology))--University of Stellenbosach, 2010. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cabernet Sauvignon, the most planted red wine cultivar in South Africa, is prone to vigorous growth with low yields. The aim of the study was to describe how Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines react to climate and irrigation within the Swartland region. Such knowledge would assist growers in decisions regarding long term as well as short term cultivation practices. This study was part of a larger project carried out by the Infruitec-Nietvoorbij institute of the Agricultural Research Council at Stellenbosch to determine effects of soil type and climate on yield and wine quality of Cabernet Sauvignon. The larger project was carried out in selected grape growing regions, i.e. Stellenbosch, Swartland, Lower Olifants River and Lower Orange River. Due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the study area in the Swartland region could be divided into two climatic regions for viticulture. Grapevines near Philadelphia closer to the ocean experienced less water constraints compared to those further inland near Wellington. Variation in stem water potential could also be related to soil water matric potential. Climate tended to have a more pronounced effect on the grapevine response to water constraints further inland than closer to the ocean. Vegetative growth, berry size and yield depended on water constraints experienced by the grapevines. In the warmer climate, severe constraints reduced yield. In the warmer climate, grapes started to ripen earlier than those in the cooler climate. Sugar concentration (mg/mL) was highest where grapevines experienced moderate water constraints. These seemingly balanced grapevines had the highest sugar accumulation, probably due to optimum photosynthesis and carbohydrate utilization. Low water constraints increased vegetative growth which could have been a sink for sugar loading. In addition to sugar loading, degree Balling (°B) increases could also have been due to a concentration effect where water constraints reduced berry volume. Therefore, °B is probably not a representative indicator of grapevine functioning. Anthocyanin biosynthesis, as quantified on a per berry basis, showed that sugar and anthocyanin could be co-regulated, with anthocyanin biosynthesis reaching a plateau when the sugar content per berry reached 200 mg/mL to 220 mg/mL. At véraison, the most intense grape colour occurred where grapevines experienced moderate water constraints, i.e. single drip line at Wellington and no irrigation at Philadelphia. However, at harvest grapes from the cooler climate tended to have more intense colour and higher phenolics, indicating that lower temperatures favoured anthocyanin biosynthesis. These results supported earlier findings that grapevine water status influences berry volume and dynamics of berry ripening. Water constraints tended to increase sensorial wine colour intensity, as well as wine fullness. Moderate water constraints at both localities resulted in the best sensorial wine quality. Yet there were indications that too severe water constraints could be detrimental to wine quality. Irrigation can be used to manipulate grapevine growth in warmer climates, but might be less effective in cooler climates. In warmer climates, moderate water constraints required to achieve balanced grapevine functioning can be obtained with single drip irrigation, but this might not be the case in cooler climates. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Cabernet Sauvignon, die mees aangeplante rooiwynkultivar in Suid-Afrika, is geneig tot kragtige groei met lae opbrengste. Die doelwit van hierdie studie was om te beskryf hoe Cabernet Sauvignon-wingerdstokke reageer op klimaat en besproeiing in die Swartland-streek. Hierdie kennis sal kwekers help wanneer hulle besluite moet neem oor langtermyn sowel as korttermyn verbouingspraktyke. Hierdie studie was deel van ‘n groter projek deur die Infruitec-Nietvoorbij Instituut van die Landbounavorsingsraad op Stellenbosch om die effekte van grondtipe en klimaat op die opbrengs en wynkwaliteit van Cabernet Sauvignon te bepaal. Die groter projek is in geselekteerde wingerdverbouingstreke uitgevoer, nl. Stellenbosch, Swartland, Benede Olifantsrivier en Benede Oranjerivier. As gevolg van die nabyheid daarvan aan die Atlantiese Oseaan kon die studiegebied in die Swartland-streek in twee klimaatstreke vir wingerdbou verdeel word. Wingerdstokke by Philadelphia, wat nader aan die oseaan is, het minder waterstremming ervaar as dié verder binnelands naby Wellington. Veranderinge in stamwaterpotensiaal hou moontlik ook verband met die grondwater- matrikspotensiaal. Klimaat het ‘n groter effek op die reaksie van die wingerdstok op waterstremming verder binnelands as nader aan die oseaan. Vegetatiewe groei, korrelgrootte en opbrengs was afhanklik van die waterstremminge wat deur die wingerdstokke ervaar is. In die warmer klimaat het die ernstige stremminge opbrengs verminder. In die warmer klimaat begin druiwe vroeër ryp word as in die koeler klimaat. Suikerkonsentrasie (mg/ml) was die hoogste waar wingerde matige waterstremming ervaar het. Hierdie skynbaar gebalanseerde wingerdstokke het die hoogste suikerakkumulasie vertoon, moontlik as gevolg van optimum fotosintese en koolhidraatverbruik. Lae waterstremming het vegetatiewe groei verhoog, wat ook ‘n vraagpunt vir suikerlading kon wees. Benewens suikerlading kon verhogings in grade Balling (°B) ook moontlik aan ‘n konsentrasie-effek toegeskryf word in terme waarvan waterstremming die korrelvolume verminder het. °B is dus moontlik nie ‘n verteenwoordigende indikator van wingerdstokfunksionering nie. Antosianienbiosintese, soos gekwantifiseer op ‘n per-korrel basis, het getoon dat suiker en antosianien saam gereguleer kon word, en dat antosianienbiosintese ‘n plato bereik het wanneer die suikerinhoud per korrel 200 mg/mL tot 220 mg/mL was. By deurslaan het die mees intense druifkleur voorgekom waar die wingerdstokke matige waterstremming ervaar het, d.w.s. enkel druplyn op Wellington en geen besproeiing op Philadelphia. Teen oes was die druiwe in die koeler klimate egter geneig om meer intense kleur en meer fenole te bevat, wat aandui dat laer temperature antosianienbiosintese bevoordeel. Hierdie resultate ondersteun vroeër bevindings dat die waterstatus van die wingerdstok ‘n invloed op korrelvolume en die dinamika van korrelrypwording het. Waterstremming neig om die sensoriese wynkleurintensiteit te verhoog, asook die volheid van die wyn. Matige waterstremming op beide liggings het aanleiding gegee tot die beste sensoriese wynkwaliteit. Tog was daar aanduidings dat waterstremming wat te straf was, nadelig kon wees vir wynkwaliteit. Besproeiing kan gebruik word om wingerdgroei in warmer klimate te manipuleer, maar is moontlik minder effektief in koeler klimate. In warmer klimate kan die matige waterstremming wat benodig is vir gebalanseerde wingerdstokfunksionering, verkry word deur enkel drupbesproeiing, maar dit is moontlik nie die geval in koeler klimate nie.

Se ha estudiado el efecto del volumen de la barrica, el tostado y origen de la madera de roble y la tonelería sobre los parámetros cromáticos, aromáticos, sensoriales y nutricionales de vinos de Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon y Petit Verdot elaborados en la D.O. Jumilla. Los resultados han mostrado que los parámetros de la barrica afectan más a los aromas del vino y su caracterización sensorial que a los parámetros cromáticos y nutricionales. Los vinos de Monastrell envejecidos en barricas de menores volúmenes y mayor nivel de tostado presentan una mayor concentración de compuestos aromáticos, aunque son menos preferidos sensorialmente. Para la crianza de los vinos de Cabernet Sauvignon, la preferencia sensorial se ha correspondido con vinos envejecidos en barricas de volúmenes pequeños, de roble americano y tostado M+, donde aparecen mayores concentraciones de compuestos aromáticos, no aportando la tonelería diferencias muy grandes. Resultados similares se han encontrado en los vinos de Petit Verdot / The effect of barrel volume, toast level, oak wood origin and cooperage on chromatic, aromatic, sensory and healthy properties of Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot wines has been studied. The results have shown that Monastrell wines aged in the smallest barrels and with the highest toast level showed the highest aromatic compound concentrations although they were sensorially less preferred. The use of small American oak barrels, with M+ toast level for Cabernet Sauvignon ageing showed wines with the higher volatile compound concentrations and the better sensory properties. Similar results were observed in Petit Verdot wines. Chromatic properties and antioxidant capacity of the wines did hardly show any correlation with the different factors studied.

Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Agrárias. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Alimentos. / Made available in DSpace on 2012-10-23T11:52:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 246722.pdf: 2298748 bytes, checksum: 89dc51cefe3264f5a778a85dea823757 (MD5) / Antocianinas são corantes naturais que proporcionam cores atrativas e brilhantes à maioria das plantas, colorindo-as do vermelho vivo ao violeta. Estes pigmentos possuem propriedades benéficas reconhecidas, porém ainda são pouco utilizados na indústria de alimentícia devido à sua instabilidade frente às etapas de processamento de alimentos. A reação de copigmentação das antocianinas com compostos incolores (copigmentos) naturalmente presentes nas plantas é estudada in vitro, em sistemas modelos, buscando viabilizar as antocianinas como corantes naturais. Flavonóides não antociânicos, aminoácidos, nucleosídios, ácidos orgânicos e as próprias antocianinas podem agir como copigmentos. No presente estudo, avaliou-se o efeito da adição dos ácidos orgânicos tânico e gálico ao extrato bruto de antocianinas de uvas Cabernet Sauvignon, em solução tampão e solução modelo de bebida isotônica estocadas sob diferentes condições de armazenamento. Calculou-se o tempo de meia vida e a percentagem de retenção de cor de todas as amostras estudadas. O efeito da adição de ácido tânico às antocianinas de uva (Cabernet Sauvignon) e à betalaínas extraídas de beterrada (Asgrow Wonder) foi avaliado em iogurte. A reação de copigmentação entre os ácidos orgânicos e os pigmentos avaliados em solução tampão, foi confirmada por espectrofotometria de absorção UV-Visível. Contudo, a complexação das antocianinas foi significativamente afetada pelo pH (3,0 e 4,0), temperatura (4±1ºC e 29±2ºC), atmosfera (presença e ausência de nitrogênio) e o ambiente (luz e escuro) em que as amostras foram armazenadas. A estabilidade das antocianinas com e sem adição de ácido tânico foi similar em solução tampão e solução modelo de bebida isotônica, sendo que o ácido tânico (1:1, p/v) aumentou o tempo de meia vida das amostras. Porém em iogurte não foi observado efeito protetor do ácido tânico às antocianinas ao nível de 5% de significância, enquanto que para betalaínas em iogurte, a adição de ácido tânico aumentou o tempo de meia vida e a percentagem de retenção de cor das amostras. A adição de ácido gálico (2:1, p/v) não influenciou na estabilidade das antocianinas de uva em solução tampão e em solução modelo de bebida isotônica.