Assemblages of Malvasia grapes from Candia and Lorena on base sparkling wines

Abstract

Sparkling wines produced by the Champenoise method are different oenological products and use of this method the specific characteristics of these wines are assigned. The aim of this study was to test the possibility of using regionally grapes castes in assemblages for wine basis, used to elaborated sparkling rosé wines, verifying the possibility of partially replacing these traditional grapes varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, for two important local cultivars, Malvasia de Candia and Lorena. Due to the fact, these two varieties are very productive and well adapted to the region of Pelotas - RS - Brazil. To compose the treatments, three samples were used in three different possible combinations, the processing A1 Classic (traditional) composed of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir; A2 treatment consisting of 15% Pinot Noir, Chardonnay 65% and 20% of Malvasia de Candia; the third treatment A3, with the participation of 65% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir and 20% of Lorena grapes. Sensory tests for two determinations were made. These results showed that the grapes Malvasia de Candia and Lorena have the potential to sparkling wines production as part of an assemblage.

Keywords

• Sparkling Rosé wines
• Assemblage
• Regionally grapes