LEVEDURAS SELVAGENS NA PRODUÇÃO DE VINHOS: EXPLORAÇÃO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVOS PRODUTOS
LEVEDURAS SELVAGENS NA PRODUÇÃO DE VINHOS: EXPLORAÇÃO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVOS PRODUTOS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.0062415028
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Palavras-chave: Produção de vinho, Enologia, Terroir, Diversidade Microbiana, Inovação Enológica.
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Keywords: Wine production, Oenology, Terroir, Microbial diversity, Enological innovation.
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Abstract: The presence of wine in human history, spanning approximately 7,000 years, transcends its nature as an alcoholic beverage. Playing a vital role in various cultures, it has become a symbol of celebration and social unity. Beyond cultural roots, wine assumes crucial economic relevance, thriving in regions dedicated to viticulture, creating interconnected networks, and driving tourism. Despite its long history and global influence, wine offers unexplored opportunities, especially in microbiology and fermentation. The diversity of wild yeasts in different regions influences the quality and sensory characteristics of wine. Studying these regions can reveal native yeasts with distinct oenological characteristics, preserving local traits. The region of Catas Altas, Brazil, recognized for its winemaking traditions, had many undocumented aspects. Exploring the microbial diversity of this region could result in innovations in wine production, contributing to scientific advancement and enhancing the quality of local wines. Co-fermentation of wild yeasts emerges as a promising strategy. Simultaneous or sequential inoculation of different strains triggers the production of unique compounds during fermentation. In conclusion, the incorporation of wild yeasts offers opportunities to diversify flavors. In light of this, wine, extending beyond its cultural, economic, and social importance, continues to stand as a promising frontier for innovations, especially in regions that remain largely unexplored.
- Luíza Brito Campos