Biotechnological aspects of improving the quality of young brandy distillates

Abstract

In connection with the increasing demand in high-quality raw materials for brandy production, the research intended to solve the problems of industry associated with using of low-acid or low-sugar grapes is relevant. A promising direction for improving the quality of brandy outputs is the use of yeasts with desired properties and yeast metabolism products. The aim of the research was to study the effect of biotechnological agents on physicochemical composition and quality of base wines and young brandy distillates. The experimental Kl.marxianus-based enzyme preparation with high endopolygalacturonase activity, races of yeast S.cerevisiae pure culture and L.thermotolerans strain from the Magarach collection of microorganisms of winemaking were used as biotechnological agents. Analytical studies were carried out using conventional methods, gas and liquid chromatography. The research results showed that using of yeast endopolygalacturonase based on Kl.marxianus helps to increase the yield of must (by 6 %). The L.thermotolerans strain is effective for increasing the titratable acidity of base wines (by 1.3-2.1 times). For grapes with low sugar content, it is advisable to use S.cerevisiae yeast races with a high ester-producing capacity.