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 from 40 g/
100 g dried grapes.