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Grape Aroma

Vitis L.

In relation to grapes, the term "floral aroma" is a descriptor of the berry's aromatic profile, resulting from the accumulation of terpene compounds, rather than a biological characteristic of the vine flower.

In the reference 3 varieties crop Grapevine, where this is mentioned in the description.

In viticulture, the term "floral aroma" is used to describe the organoleptic characteristics of berries and wines, such as notes of rose, acacia, lily of the valley, or orange. This profile is formed by a high content of terpene compounds, including linalool, geraniol, nerol, and farnesol, which are most pronounced in Muscat varieties.

The biological scent of the vine flower itself during the flowering period is not a standard varietal trait, unlike morphology or fertility, and there are no quantitative assessment methods for it. The high concentration of terpenes in berries is considered a varietal feature that requires specific processing conditions due to the volatility and chemical instability of these compounds.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower fragrance.

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Varieties of Grapevine mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Frovit

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Vitis L. · Grapevine

WEST DAVID

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Ravat blanc

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Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
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