project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
Biodiversity of vineyard environments and wine qualities
Biodiversitat de l’entorn de les vinyes i qualitats dels vins
Objectives
The main objectives of the project were to:
− Identify the main elements of the botanical landscape around specific vineyards and their relationship to the aromas of wine.
− Obtain aromatic profiles of various farmed or spontaneous plants near the vineyards.
− Identify the aromas in wines from the vineyards in the study using sensory and instrumental analysis.
− Improve the concentration of aromas through processing techniques and encouraging the planting of certain plant species.
Objectives
Los objetivos principales del proyecto son:
- Identificar los principales elementos del paisaje botánico en el entorno de determinadas viñas y su relación con los aromas del vino
- Obtener perfiles aromáticos de varias plantas cultivadas o espontáneas que viven cerca de las viñas.
- Identificar por análisis sensorial e instrumental aromas de los vinos de las parcelas estudiadas.
- Mejorar la concentración de aromas con técnicas de elaboración y con el fomento de la plantación de algunas especies de plantas.
Activities
1. Identifying the most abundant and aromatic plant species in the areas around the vineyards in the study.
2. Studying the typical aromas of the wines obtained from the vineyards in the study.
3. Associating possible relationships between aromas in the environment and aromas of the wines.
4. Carrying out vinification tests to favour the most characteristic aromas.
5. Providing knowledge of the plants surrounding the vineyards and identifying aromas in wines by winemakers, restaurateurs and consumers.
Activities
1. Identificar las especies de plantas más abundantes y más aromáticas del entorno de las viñas estudiadas.
2. Estudiar los aromas típicos de los vinos obtenidos de las viñas estudiadas.
3. Asociar las posibles relaciones entre aromas del entorno y aromas de los vinos.
4. Hacer pruebas de vinificación para favorecer los aromas más característicos.
5. Facilitar el conocimiento de las plantas que rodean las viñas y la identificación de aromas en los vinos por parte de elaboradores, restauradores y consumidores.
Context
A study of the elements in the landscape around vineyards, their aromatic components and whether they are found in the wines produced in this environment was considered worthwhile.
The uniqueness of a wine is influenced by several factors, including grape variety, terroir, microclimate and the vineyard environment. The variety may be grown by other producers but, as a whole, the microclimate, terrain and environment produce almost unique conditions for each vineyard.
The influence of the environment on the characteristics of wine remains largely unknown. In many wines certain aspects associated with floral notes, forest or aromatic plants can be recognised but so far few links have been established that relate the aromas of the environment to the aromas of the wine. However, such a link has been demonstrated in at least in two cases: vineyards near eucalyptus trees, where there is more eucalyptol in wines; and smoke from fires which increases phenols such as guaiacol and chrysol in grapes and wine.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014ES06RDRP009 Spain - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Cataluña
Location
- Main geographical location
- Barcelona
- Other geographical location
- Girona, Lleida
€ 148506
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
Contacts
Project coordinator
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Associació AEI INNOVI
Project coordinator