4. Conclusions
The characterization of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines produced with dried grapes showed that different percentages of dehydration directly influence the chemical composition, principally increasing the phenolic and mineral contents. The sensory characterization demonstrated that the wines produced with dried grapes exhibited the appearance descriptor red-orange and in the mouthfeel test these samples showed higher viscosity, astringency
and alcoholic sensation in relation to the control wines. Principal component analysis confirmed the influence of the dehydration process carried out in a controlled environment on the chemical composition and sensory characteristic of wines, mainly from40 g/100 g dried grapes.