pyrazine
Noun
Meaning
pyrazine (plural pyrazines)
(organic chemistry) A diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the para- positions; many of its derivatives are pharmaceuticals.
Examples
At the time of veraison, when the grapes first start to fully ripen, there is the equivalent pyrazine level of 30 ng/l.
In cooler climates, it is difficult to get Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to ripen fully to the point where pyrazine is not detected.
To the human palate this compound is detectable in wines with pyrazine levels as low as 2 nanograms (ng) per liter.