ORANWINE .2. A NEW COOLER WITH BLOOD ORANGE JUICE AND PARTIALLY FERMENTED MUST

A new beverage, named Oranwine II, has been obtained by blending parti ally fermented must with an equal amount of blood orange juice. It was stabilized and clarified by long refrigeration and sterilizing ultraf iltration, and stored for up to 3 months at 4 degrees C. Spectrophotom etric analysis of the colour and gas chromatography of the aroma compo nents were performed. Sensory evaluation was also carried out by a tra ined panel. Oranwine II has unique characteristics, different from tho se of wine and orange juice, due to early blending of the constituents and to specific distribution of the flavours. It can be consumed as a low alcoholic and sweet-acidulous aperitif and as a fresh drink durin g consumption of fast food.