Q & A
What role do ‘Terpenes’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
Essential oils known as “terpenes” can be found in American oak and, to a lesser extent, in certain French oak.
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What role do ‘Volatile Phenols’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
‘Volatile Phenols’ are lignin degradation products that are not encountered when brand new oak barrels are not heated (not toasted) during their making process.
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What role do ‘Phenolic Aldehydes’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
Vanillin, a lignin degradation product, is the most well-known member of the Phenolic Aldehydes group. Noticeably, the more oak barrels are heated (toasted) during their making process,
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What role do ‘Lactones’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
‘Lactones’ are responsible for the oak aromas released into a wine during the wood aging process.
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What role do ‘Carbohydrate degradation products’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
Carbohydrate degradation products are part of a large and complex group that includes furfurals, cyclotene, and maltol.