Acetic Acid

Intermediate Faults & Defects

定義

The primary acid in vinegar, a fault when excessive in wine.

詳しく

All wine contains trace acetic acid (0.2-0.6 g/L is normal). Acetobacter bacteria produce it when wine is exposed to oxygen. Above 0.7-0.8 g/L, the sharp vinegar character becomes objectionable. Some elevated VA is tolerated in certain styles (Amarone, Sauternes) where it lifts aromatics. The legal limit varies by country and wine type.

詳細

カテゴリー
Faults & Defects
難易度
Intermediate
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