What are 2 properties of SO2?
2. Antiseptic
Why does SO2 levels need to be monitored for antioxidant?
It becomes bound which means it no longer protects wine
Why is SO2 an antiseptic?
It’s toxic to yeast & bacteria
When is RCGM added to a wine to increase the sugar?
Before or during ferm
What does raising the sugar in a wine also raise?
The alcohol level
What is chapitlisation?
Addition of non-wine sugar e.g. sugar beet
Where is acidification required?
Warm countries
What is added to the wine for acidifcation?
Power tartaric acid
What is added to a wine for deacidifcation?
Alkali