Physico-chemical analysis of the Rhine Riesling wines produced in Plešivica-Okić wine region during three consecutive years

Abstract

The analyzed samples of Rhine Riesling wine from the Plešivica-Okić wine region were produced during three consecutive years (2009, 2010 and 2011) in one family winery. Concentrations of alcohol, total and volatile acidity, total SO2 , glycerol and residual sugar in the analyzed wines were in accordance with legal requirements. A pronounced influence of climatic conditions on the chemical composition of the analyzed wines was observed.

Keywords

• rhine riesling
• plešivica-okić wine region
• climatic conditions
• chemical composition