Determination of the rheological behavior and thermophysical properties of malbec grape juice concentrates (Vitis vinifera).

The rheological behavior and thermophysical properties (density, specific heat, and thermal conductivity) were experimentally determined as function of temperature (1-66 °C) and solid soluble content (13.6-45.0°Brix) for Malbec grape juice aiming at designing the unit operations involved in beverage industries.

Sensory descriptive and comprehensive GC-MS as suitable tools to characterize the effects of alternative winemaking procedures on wine aroma. Part I: BRS Carmem and BRS Violeta.

This study analyzed the volatile composition and aroma profile of BRS Carmem and BRS Violeta red wines elaborated from traditional and two alternative winemaking procedures: grape pre-drying and submerged cap. The wines contained higher concentration of acetates (ranging from 303 mg L to 905 mg L) and ethyl and methyl esters (ranging from 138 mg L to 415 mg L). The BRS Carmem wines were described as fruity due to the higher concentration of esters and BRS Violeta wines were described as vegetal mainly due to the higher concentration of terpenes and methoxyphenols.

Experimental study of physical and rheological properties of grape juice using different temperatures and concentrations. Part II: Merlot.

The effect of the temperature and concentration on rheological behavior of Merlot juice concentrates was assessed using a rheometer over a wide range of temperature (1-66°C) and concentrations (13.6-45.0Brix) at shear rates of 0.

Experimental study of physical and rheological properties of grape juice using different temperatures and concentrations. Part I: Cabernet Sauvignon.

The effect of the temperature and concentration on rheological behavior of Cabernet Sauvignon juice concentrates was assessed using a rheometer over a wide range of temperature (1-66°C) and concentrations (13.6-45.0Brix) at shear rates of 0.

Pre-drying and submerged cap winemaking: Effects on polyphenolic compounds and sensory descriptors. Part II: BRS Carmem and Bordô (Vitis labrusca L.).

Brazilian wine production is dominated by the use of American grape cultivars (Vitis labrusca L.) and their hybrids. In this context, this study analyzed the phenolic composition and sensory profile of Bordô and BRS Carmem red wines elaborated from traditional and two alternative winemaking technologies: grape pre-drying and submerged cap of chaptalized musts.

Pre-drying and submerged cap winemaking: Effects on polyphenolic compounds and sensory descriptors. Part I: BRS Rúbea and BRS Cora.

In contrast to the most worldwide used grape varieties, wine production in Brazil is mainly devoted to the elaboration of table wines from American grapes and hybrids. These grapes show initial disadvantages such as low soluble solids content in their optimal stage of ripening and poor color quality. Based on this, the Brazilian Agency EMBRAPA Grape and Wine has developed BRS type cultivars in order to enhance the quality of the table wines.

Effect of ethanol, dry extract and reducing sugars on density and viscosity of Brazilian red wines.

Background: Density and viscosity are properties that exert great influence on the body of wines. The present work aimed to evaluate the influence of the alcoholic content, dry extract, and reducing sugar content on density and viscosity of commercial dry red wines at different temperatures. The rheological assays were carried out on a controlled stress rheometer, using concentric cylinder geometry at seven temperatures (2, 8, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 26 °C).