ABSTRACT

Agents ............................................................................................... 271

5.2.3.2 Mass Spectrometry ........................................................................... 271

5.3 Grape Flavonoids ...................................................................................................... 273

5.3.1 Structure and Distribution in Grape .............................................................. 273

5.3.1.1 Anthocyanins .................................................................................... 273

5.3.1.2 Flavanols .......................................................................................... 273

5.3.1.3 Flavonols, Flavones, and Dihydroflavonols..................................... 275

5.3.2 Impact of Varietal and Environmental Factors on Grape Flavonoids........... 275

5.4 Extraction of Grape Flavonoids into the Wine ......................................................... 277

5.5 Reactions of Flavonoids in Musts and Wines ........................................................... 278

5.5.1 Reactivity of Flavonoid Compounds.............................................................. 286

5.5.2 Enzymatic Reactions....................................................................................... 286

5.5.2.1 Hydrolytic Enzymes.......................................................................... 287

5.5.2.2 Enzymatic Oxidation and Subsequent Reactions ............................. 287

5.5.3 Chemical Reactions ........................................................................................289