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Bourgogne wines Glossary

Acetic acid

Naturally present in the wine. If allowed to combine with alcohol in the presence of air it produces ethyl acetate by bacterial action, giving the wine a vinegary odour (See Acescence).
Related words Acescent,acetic, Organic acid, Volatile acidity, Ethanol / Ethyl alcohol, Sour-sweet
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