Raise a glass because it’s ‘not sulphites that are giving you a headache’
A study has found that bacterially created chemical compounds cause allergies or intolerances in wine drinkers
06 July 2021 - 20:18
It’s surprising how long it took for winemakers to develop a complete grasp of the chemistry involved in the transformation of grapes to wine. Scientists had put astronauts into space before oenologists fully understood what happens during malolactic fermentation. Nowadays there’s plenty of research money, but it’s usually directed at industry rather than consumer priorities. ..
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