IpD52/2026:"Study of the Influence of Soil, Climatic, and Technological Factors on the Variability and Characterization of the Sensory Space of Lugana Wine "

The research program aims to characterize the sensory space of Lugana wines through two complementary approaches: Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA) and fast profiling (FP) techniques. QDA, conducted by a trained panel, will enable the identification and quantification of the wines’ olfactory, gustatory, and visual attributes. FP methods will be used to explore sensory similarities and differences among samples, identifying groups of wines and their characteristic descriptors. Integrating these two approaches will make it possible to define and compare the sensory spaces of wines from different areas, highlighting their distinctive characteristics and variability. The results will be correlated with pedoclimatic data and chemical profiles to investigate the relationships between terroir, winemaking practices, and the sensory characteristics of Lugana wines.