Sistematização do APPCC para uso nas vinícolas : o caso do vinho merlot da vinícola Larentis

Abstract

This paper presents a case study for the use of a Hazard and Critical Control Points System (HACCP) in the wine industry, considering all elaboration stages as well as cares and necessary evaluations. HACCP is a method that provides technical evaluation of products and regarding to winemaking, it aims to detect possible contamination points and their control, taking into account all agents involved on the elaboration process. Therefore its implementation follows rules based upon documented research. Tracing the system foundations in details ensures its effective application. These guidelines follow regulated rules, already used and accepted worldwide. The outcome of such systematization is a higher quality product, with food safety accepted by the consumer. This generates increased profitability, loyalty towards the brand and places the company within the market of wines accepted and appreciated for their valid provenance and safety certification. On this study it was made a general systematization of the HACCP for wineries, taking into account all stages of winemaking, from harvesting and transporting the grapes up to the final product storage. After the general analysis, Vinícola Larentis, placed on Vale dos Vinhedos, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was chosen to carry out the investigation. The first step was accomplished in the winery, determining the compliance degree with the prerequisites envisaged by the HACCP. The second step was to plan the system for Merlot wine vinification. With the analysis divided into areas, it was observed that hazards may occur in almost all of them and eventually, corrective actions were proposed. Therefore, the HACCP was considered and discussed, as it lessens the hazards of the winemaking process, decreases production costs and consequently improves the final product quality.