WINE, CIDERS & OTHER
WINEMAKING - FINING - BOTTLING - RACJ - PGI
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1HARVEST AND VINIFICATIONS – WINE & CIDER
For monitoring grape maturity efficiently during harvest
Maturity Monitoring
oBrix , Glucose-Fructose, Potential Alcohol Content, Titrable Acidity (TA), Density, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: Same day
Testing of key parameters during and after harvest.
Musts
Glucose-Fructose, Potential Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, Density, Potassium, YAN, NOPA, Total Nitrogen.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: Same day
Musts in fermentation
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Potential Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, YAN, NOPA, Total Nitrogen.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: Same day
End of Alcoholic Fermentation
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Amino Nitrogen
Required amount: 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
These tests will help you set a strong base for monitoring fermentations. Several of these analyses can identify the cause of slow or stuck fermentation so you can take corrective actions. Tartaric acid is tested for ciders only on request.
Malolactic Monitoring
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Young Wines or Ciders
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2
Required amount : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Complete Analysis or Cellar Monitoring
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Regular monitoring of these parameters ensures efficient risk management.
Monthly Monitoring
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
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2FINING AND BOTTLING
Fining Tests
Complete Testing Panel with 2 or 3 doses of fining agent. Observation of deposit, turbidity, stability testing before and after tests.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 4 days
Stabilization
To assess the efficiency of fining trials and stabilisation operations.
% Alcohol, Density, Glucose-Fructose, pH, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, Tartaric acid, L-malic acid, L-lactic acid, Free SO2, Total SO2, Heat and Cold stability testing after fining.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 4 days
Required for SO2 ajustements prior bottling and validation of % alcohol. To do 10-15 days prior bottling. Will help determine if additional fining is required.
Pre-Bottling Testing
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2, Cold Stability, Heat Stability, Copper, Iron.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 3 days
Required for assessing SO2 and other adjustements done after pre-bottling test. To do 1 week to 10 days prior bottling.
Bottling Testing
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2, Cold Stability, Heat Stability.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 3 days
Essential for assessing microbiological stability post-bottling.
Post-Bottling Testing
% Alcohol, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2, Cold Stability, Heat Stability, Yeast & Mold Total Count, Aerobic Bacteria Total Count.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 5 days
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3MEAD – MAPLE – JUICE – FRUIT WINE – LOW ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
Mead
% Alcohol, Total Sugars, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required amount: 250 ml Turnaround : 3 days
Maple or Fruit Wine – Basic Panel
% Alcohol, Total Sugars, Titrable Acidity (TA), Acetic Acid, pH
Required amount : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Maple or Fruit Wine Complete Panel
% Alcohol, Total Sugars, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Acetic Acid, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Maple or Fruit Wine Pre-Bottling Panel
% Alcohol, Total Sugars, Glucose-Fructose, Titrable Acidity (TA), Acetic Acid, pH, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Density, Copper Iron, Cold Stability, Heat Stability, Free SO2, Total SO2
Required volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 3 days
Juice Panel
oBrix , Residual Sugars, Titrable Acidity (TA), Acetic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Density, Free SO2, Total SO2 Total Aerobic Count.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: 5 days
Low Alcohol Beverages
% Alcohol, pH, Sorbic Acid, Benzoïc Acid, Total Aerobic Count, Yeasts & Molds Total Count, Escherichia coli & Coliforms Total Count
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: 5 days
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4PRODUCT COMPLIANCE TESTING FOR RACJ
- Non-fortified Wines/Ciders
- Fortified Wines/Ciders
- Unstandardized Beverages
- Mead – Maple – Fruit Wine
Basic Testing – Non-fortified Wines and Ciders
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Volatile Acidity, pH, Sorbic Acid, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle Turnaround : 7 days
Complete Testing – Non-fortified Wines and Ciders
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Volatile Acidity, pH, Titrable Acidity, Sorbic Acid, Total Count (Yeasts & Molds), Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle Turnaround : 7 days
Basic Testing – Fortified Wines and Ciders
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Volatile Acidity, pH, Sorbic Acid, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Free SO2, Total SO2, Ethyl Carbamate.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle Turnaround : 7 days
Complete Testing – Fortified Wines and Ciders
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Volatile Acidity, pH, Titrable Acidity, Sorbic Acid, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Free SO2, Total SO2, Ethyl Carbamate, Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle Turnaround : 7 days
Basic Testing – Unstandardized Beverages
% Alcohol, Sugars, Inverted Sugars (total sugars), pH, Volatile Acidity, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Free SO2, Total SO2, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle or 2 cans Turnaround : 7 days
Complete Testing – Unstandardized Beverages
% Alcohol, Sugars, Inverted Sugars (total sugars), pH, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Free SO2, Total SO2, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate, Yeast Total Count.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle or 2 cans Turnaround : 7 days
Mead – Maple – Fruit Wine
% Alcohol, Total Sugars, Glucose-Fructose, Volatile Acidity, pH, Sorbic Acid, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottle Turnaround : 7 days
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5PGI TESTING (Protected Geographical Indication)
PGI Quebec Wine
% Alcohol, pH, Total Acidity, Volatile Acidity, Residual Sugars, Free SO2, Total SO2, CO2 (if sparkling wine).
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
PGI Ice Wine
% Alcohol, Residual Sugars, Volatile Acidity, Free SO2, Total SO2, CO2 (if sparkling wine).
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
PGI – Ice Cider
% Alcohol, Residual Sugars, Volatile Acidity, Free SO2, Total SO2, CO2 (if sparkling).
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
PGI – ACERUM
% Alcohol, Residual Sugars
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
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6NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Natural Wines (from grapes)
Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron, Proteins*, Lipids*
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
*The report will mention that lipids and proteins are not expected in this sample. In doubt, the sample will be sent to an external provider for an additional fee.
Specialty Wines (Fruit-Maple-Mead)
Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron, Proteins*, Lipids*
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
*The report will mention that lipids and proteins are not expected in this sample. In doubt, the sample will be sent to an external provider for an additional fee.
Cider
Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron, Proteins*, Lipids*
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
*The report will mention that lipids and proteins are not expected in this sample. In doubt, the sample will be sent to an external provider for an additional fee.
Wine-Based Beverage
Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron, Proteins*, Lipids*
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
*The report will mention that lipids and proteins are not expected in this sample. In doubt, the sample will be sent to an external provider for an additional fee.
