Uncorking wine yeast genomics from grape to glass
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2026
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Abstract
Unravelling the genomic blueprint of a reference laboratory strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae 30 years ago opened a new era in understanding yeast biology. Since then, genomics has transformed our ability to study, adapt, improve, and tailor wine yeast strains in the laboratory and manage them in the cellar. This minireview highlights key advances in wine yeast genomics, from early whole-genome sequencing of industrial S. cerevisiae strains to the recent assembly of complex non-Saccharomyces genomes, including the wine spoilage yeast Brettanomyces bruxellensis. Comparative genomics has revealed the genetic foundations of strain specific traits critical to fermentation performance, aroma production, stress tolerance, and microbial interactions in the vineyard and winery. Beyond cataloguing gene content, integrative genomic approaches have elucidated evolutionary dynamics, domestication events, and adaptation to industrial environments. These insights underpin the rational development of novel starter cultures and biotechnological interventions, fostering consistent wine quality and diversity of sensory profiles for targeted consumer markets. Looking ahead, advances in pan-genomics and functional genomics promise to deepen our understanding of metabolic networks, gene-environment interactions, and the broader ecological context of wine fermentation. Collectively, the study of wine yeast genomics not only illuminates fundamental biological principles but also provides practical tools for innovation, including pathway engineering with synthetic enzyme fusions, and the creation of purpose-built synthetic neo-chromosomes. Excitingly, S. cerevisiae, the first eukaryote to have its genome sequenced, is now poised to become the first eukaryote with an entirely synthetic genome ̶ the Sc2.0 project ̶ heralding a bold future for yeast genomics.
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| Authors | Dariusz R. Kutyna, Sylvie Dequin, Amparo Querol, Isak S. Pretorius |
| Journal | fems yeast research |
| Year | 2026 |
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10.1093/femsyr/foag025
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