We examined the optimum conditions for making high-quality domestic sparkling wines using a traditional in-bottle secondary fermentation method. In particular, the test production of sparkling wines was performed according to a recommended method in the Champagne Region of France. In this study, we investigated changes in the components of juices, base wines, and sparkling wines during sparkling wine production by an in-bottle secondary fermentation method. It was clarified that the changes in acid contents in the pressing process of
Koshu differed from those of
Chardonnay. As for the production of the champagne, according to the production of wine from juice and the production of sparkling wine from wine, its acidity gradually declined in this study. Compared to
Chardonnay, which is a raw authorized variety for champagne, the production from
Koshu had a small decrease in acidity. In summary, it was shown to be necessary to establish original processing conditions in sparking wine production using
Koshu.
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