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Record 1 2008-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
CONT

"Amertume" ("bitterness"). The wine throws a deposit and becomes bitter and very acid. It is caused by bacteria attacking glycerin and chemically shows a decrease in glycerin and an increase in total and volatile acidity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
CONT

La maladie de l'amertume altère, parfois, les vins en bouteilles, plus particulièrement les vins rouges de Bourgogne. Leur saveur est d'abord fade; par la suite, elle devient franchement amère. À ce stade, une partie importante de la matière colorante est insolubilisée.

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