From soil to grape and wine: Variation of light and heavy elements isotope ratios

Food Chem. 2016 Nov 1:210:648-59. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.04.108. Epub 2016 Apr 23.

Abstract

In the development of a geographical traceability model, it is necessary to understand if the value of the monitored indicators in a food is correlated to its origin or if it is also influenced by 'external factors' such as those coming from its production. In this study, a deeper investigation of the trend of direct geographical traceability indicators along the winemaking process of two traditional oenological products was carried out. Different processes were monitored, sampling each step of their production (grape juice, intermediate products and wine). The results related to the determinations of δ(18)O, (D/H)I, (D/H)II, δ(13)C, δ(15)N and (87)Sr/(86)Sr have been reported. Furthermore, correspondence with the isotopic values coming from the respective soil and vine-branch samples have been investigated as well, showing the optimal traceability power of the monitored geographical tracers.

Keywords: (87)Sr/(86)Sr; Geographical origin; Light elements isotope ratios; Radiogenic isotopes; Wine.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Isotopes / analysis
  • Fruit / chemistry*
  • Geography
  • Isotopes / analysis*
  • Light
  • Nitrogen Isotopes / analysis
  • Oxygen Isotopes
  • Soil / chemistry*
  • Strontium Isotopes / analysis
  • Vitis / chemistry*
  • Vitis / classification
  • Wine / analysis

Substances

  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Isotopes
  • Nitrogen Isotopes
  • Oxygen Isotopes
  • Soil
  • Strontium Isotopes