WINE, CIDERS & OTHER - WINEMAKING - FINING - BOTTLING - RACJ - PGI
- 1HARVEST AND VINIFICATIONS – WINE & CIDER
For monitoring grape maturity efficiently during harvest
Maturity Monitoring
oBrix , Glucose-Fructose, Potential Alcohol Content, Titrable Acidity (TA), Specific Gravity, Tartaric Acid, L-Malic Acid.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: Same day
Testing of key parameters during and after harvest.
Panel #1 : Musts
Glucose-Fructose, Potential Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Specific Gravity, Potassium, YAN, NOPA, Total Nitrogen.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: Same day
Panel #2 : End of Alcohol Fermentation
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, 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 demand.
Panel 3# Young Wines or Ciders
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2
Required amount : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Panel #4 Complete Analysis
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Panel #5 Malolactic Monitoring
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Regular monitoring of these parameters ensures efficient risk management.
Monthly Monitoring
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
- 2FINING AND BOTTLING
Fining Tests
Testing with 2 or 3 doses of fining agent. Observation of deposit and sample turbidity.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 3 days
Bentonite Tests
Bentonite dose analysis for stabilisation of white wines and rosés.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 3 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
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, 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 2 days prior bottling.
Bottling Testing
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2, Cold Stability, Heat Stability.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 2 days
Essential for assessing microbiological stability post-bottling.
Post-Bottling Testing
Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity, Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2, Cold Stability, Heat Stability, Total Yeast & Mold Count.
Required amount: 750 ml Turnaround: 5 days
- 3MEAD – MAPLE – JUICE – FRUIT WINE
Mead
Total Sugars, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required amount: 250 ml Turnaround : 3 days
Maple or Fruit Wine – Basic Panel
Total Sugars, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH
Required amount : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Maple or Fruit Wine Complete Analysis
Total Sugars, Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Titrable Acidity (TA), Volatile Acidity, pH, L-Malic Acid, L-Lactic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required volume : 250 ml Turnaround : 2 days
Juice Panel
oBrix , Residual Sugars, Titrable Acidity (TA), Acetic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Specific Gravity, Free SO2, Total SO2 Total Aerobic Count.
Required amount: 250 ml of juice Turnaround: 5 days
- 4RACJ PRODUCT TESTING
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 bottled 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 bottled 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 bottled 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 bottled Turnaround : 7 days
Mead – Maple – Fruit Wine
Total Sugars, Glucose-Fructose, % Alcohol, Volatile Acidity, pH, Sorbic Acid, Methanol, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Free SO2, Total SO2.
Required Volume : 750 ml bottled Turnaround : 7 days
- 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, Volatile Acidity, Residual Sugars, Free SO2, Total SO2, CO2 (if sparkling wine).
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
PGI – Ice Cider
% Alcohol, Residual Sugars
Required Volume : 750 ml Turnaround : 7 days
