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Hungary and Moldova are excelling in unique wines and alcoholic beverages that could qualify for the protected geographical indication (PGI) by emphasizing parameters attributable to the geographical area, production or processing methods. In this study, we have assessed some parameters of wine and brandy samples looking for specificities. The studied samples were of Moldovan and Hungarian Cabernet Sauvignon red wines, Hungarian Furmint white wines, and Moldovan wine distillate/brandy called Divin. The assessed samples were evaluated for: total polyphenol and flavonoid, ethanol, malic, citric, lactic, tartaric acids, reducing sugar, glycerol, carbon dioxide, total and free SO2 content as well as for total acidity, volatile acidity, pH, and wine density.
Our results indicate that despite the relatively close geographical vicinity of Hungary and Moldova, the wines produced in the two countries have specific composition, antioxidant activity, and sensorial properties. Thus, the registration of such wines as PGI is clearly justified, and such a label itself does represent a competitive advantage worth promoting.
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Hungary and Moldova are excelling in unique wines and alcoholic beverages that could qualify for the protected geographical indication (PGI) by emphasizing parameters attributable to the geographical area, production or processing methods. In this study, we have assessed some parameters of wine and brandy samples looking for specificities. The studied samples were of Moldovan and Hungarian Cabernet Sauvignon red wines, Hungarian Furmint white wines, and Moldovan wine distillate/brandy called Divin. The assessed samples were evaluated for: total polyphenol and flavonoid, ethanol, malic, citric, lactic, tartaric acids, reducing sugar, glycerol, carbon dioxide, total and free SO2 content as well as for total acidity, volatile acidity, pH, and wine density.
Our results indicate that despite the relatively close geographical vicinity of Hungary and Moldova, the wines produced in the two countries have specific composition, antioxidant activity, and sensorial properties. Thus, the registration of such wines as PGI is clearly justified, and such a label itself does represent a competitive advantage worth promoting.

The comparative analysis of some Hungarian and Moldovan wines: The promise of protected geographical indication

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Alimentaria

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Hungary and Moldova are excelling in unique wines and alcoholic beverages that could qualify for the protected geographical indication (PGI) by emphasizing...

The comparative analysis of some Hungarian and Moldovan wines: The promise of protected geographical indication

Publicado en línea: 17 dic 2021

Páginas: 95 - 116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ausal-2021-0006

Palabras clave
wine quality, geographical indications, FTIR spectro scopy, Protected Designations of Origin (PDO)

© 2021 E. Savchina et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

The comparative analysis of some Hungarian and Moldovan wines: The promise of protected geographical indication

Publicado en línea: 17 dic 2021

Páginas: 95 - 116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ausal-2021-0006

Palabras clavewine quality, geographical indications, FTIR spectro scopy, Protected Designations of Origin (PDO)

© 2021 E. Savchina et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
wine quality, geographical indications, FTIR spectro scopy, Protected Designations of Origin (PDO)