Published on September 4, 2024 by Faustine Milard
Innovation in sparkling wine production: focus on sensory aspects and the consumer's point of view consumer
Summary: Maria Carla Cravero presents innovations in sparkling wine production, focusing on sensory analysis and changing consumer preferences.
Highlights:
- History of the research centre: carea, established in 1872, is dedicated to viticulture and winemaking, celebrating 150 years of expertise
- Winemaking methods: focus on the traditional method and the development of new varieties and technologies to improve the quality of sparkling wines
- Sensory analysis: research highlights the importance of sensory analysis in assessing wine characteristics, using a panel of trained tasters
- Consumption growth: since 2022, sparkling wine consumption has increased significantly, particularly in the UK, Portugal and Brazil
- Impact of ingredients: studies on the effect of yeast, sugar and base wine on the sensory profile of sparkling wines, as well as on the use of innovative techniques
