Sparkling wine is one of the most expressive and technically demanding wine styles. Its character begins with the grape variety, the vineyard, and the production method, but the final sensory signature depends heavily on yeast. Yeast acts as the invisible winemaker, shaping aroma, flavor, texture, and bubble structure throughout both primary and secondary fermentations. Different strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae behave very differently under the challenging conditions of sparkling wine production. Low pH, increasing alcohol, and high pressure create an environment where only the right strains thrive. Equally important, each strain varies in its ability to create and release the flavor compounds that drive complexity and define style. When secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle and is followed by proper riddling, the yeast has an even greater influence on the final profile. To help winemakers better understand the impact of yeast selection, ATPGroup conducted a focused tria

Management Software for Vineyards & Wineries! Come see us at booth 822 and learn more how Process2Wine helps one of the top Finger Lakes winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank  A growing winery management software company with a unique and highly functional vineyard and cellar module, Process2Wine is always on the lookout for savvy wineries that are taking technology to the next level. Named after its founder, esteemed Finger Lakes Winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank, is embracing the technology wave and with fourth-generation family member Meaghan Frank as General Manager, they may go even further. Meaghan’s great grandfather, Dr. Konstantin Frank, began the “Vinifera Revolution” on the East Coast changing the way wine grapes were grown in many areas there. Meaghan wants to keep up the revolution, this time implementing the technological advantages of Process2Wine. Frank comments, she finds it ultra-helpful, “It’s very exciting to see the capabilities of Proces