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Microstructure of the Grape: Aromatic Precursors in Relationship to Climate, Microclimate and Growing Practices

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Organoleptic evaluation yields this description of DOCG Conegliano-Valdobbiadene wine: “A wine that is elegant, light-bodied, and slender, characteristics that join with its delicate nose in bestowing on the wine an appealing personality and superb drinkability. The nose conveys refined, crisp fragrances, with fruit and floral notes (spring flowers and Wisteria), closing on a lightly pungent impression (sage and subtle spice). The palate is smooth, delicate and slender, with a judicious, well-integrated acidity; the finish is crisp and dry”.

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  1. Consiglio per la Ricerca e la Sperimentazione in Agricoltura, Centro di Ricerca per la Viticoltura, Viale XXVIII Aprile 26, Conegliano, 31015, Italy

    Diego Tomasi & Federica Gaiotti

  2. Department of Environmental Studies, South Oregon University, Ashland, 97520, OR, USA

    Gregory V. Jones

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Tomasi, D., Gaiotti, F., Jones, G.V. (2013). Microstructure of the Grape: Aromatic Precursors in Relationship to Climate, Microclimate and Growing Practices. In: The Power of the Terroir: the Case Study of Prosecco Wine. Springer, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-0628-2_9

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