Acetic acid | Bourgogne wines Glossary

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Bourgogne wines Glossary

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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