Brandy is a distilled liquor made from grapes. Its unique fragrance is derived from three major aspects: First, it is a variety of aromatic raw materials, the second is distilled and the third is aged. From this it seems that grape varieties are so important that the grape varieties used for making brandy are generally white grape varieties, white grapes have lower content of tannins and volatile acids, higher total acid content, and less impurities. Steamed brandy is softer, mellow and. Grape varieties with the following characteristics are more suitable as raw materials for brandy production:
1, low sugar content. In this way, the amount of grapes consumed per litre of brandy distilled liquor is large, and the aroma of the grape varieties entering the distilled spirits of brandy increases accordingly.
2. High acidity when berries ripen. Higher acidity can be involved in the formation of brandy ester aroma, suitable for brandy varieties, the titration acid should not be less than 6g/L after ripening.
3, grapes should be weak or neutral fragrance, no prominent and special aroma. GB11856-1997 standard has such a "harmony with a harmonious grape varieties", "Harmony" the understanding of the word must rely on many years of practical experience, intentions and experience, not only to reflect the variety of raw materials, but also harmonious and unified with the wine. At the same time, because of the long-term storage and aging of brandy, grape varieties should also have strong antioxidant properties.
4, grapes should be high yield and better disease resistance.
1, low sugar content. In this way, the amount of grapes consumed per litre of brandy distilled liquor is large, and the aroma of the grape varieties entering the distilled spirits of brandy increases accordingly.
2. High acidity when berries ripen. Higher acidity can be involved in the formation of brandy ester aroma, suitable for brandy varieties, the titration acid should not be less than 6g/L after ripening.
3, grapes should be weak or neutral fragrance, no prominent and special aroma. GB11856-1997 standard has such a "harmony with a harmonious grape varieties", "Harmony" the understanding of the word must rely on many years of practical experience, intentions and experience, not only to reflect the variety of raw materials, but also harmonious and unified with the wine. At the same time, because of the long-term storage and aging of brandy, grape varieties should also have strong antioxidant properties.
4, grapes should be high yield and better disease resistance.