FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (23): 351-355.

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Application of Sensory and Instrumental Analysis in Wine Aroma

  

  • Received:2011-07-27 Revised:2012-10-16 Online:2012-12-15 Published:2012-12-12

Abstract: Aroma is one of the most important sensory characteristics of wine, and regional characteristics have made it as a basis of original wine protection. Instrumental analysis plays a significant role in wine aroma, however, the olfactory sensation is still needed to identify whether the wine can bring pleasure feeling and spiritual satisfaction to people. Nowadays, sensory analysis can not be replaced by any other advanced instruments. In this paper, major aroma compositions in wine through sensory analysis, and the utilization of sensory and instrumental methods for wine aroma are reviewed.

Key words: sensory analysis, instrumental analysis, wine, aroma