L'oenologie (8th edition in French) by Colette Navarre & Patrice Belly

Oenology (8th edition) by Colette Navarre and Patrice Belly is a comprehensive work that covers all aspects of the science of wine. This manual is intended for both professionals and students in oenology and viticulture. It is a technical, scientific, and practical guide that accompanies you through the entire winemaking process, addressing the raw materials, vinification, wine processing, stabilization treatments, and chemical and organoleptic analyses.

This 8th edition places significant emphasis on sustainable oenology. The authors highlight environmentally friendly practices, respecting the terroir and both national and European regulations. The focus is on wine traceability, food safety, and new market demands. This book is thus an indispensable tool for those wishing to incorporate an eco-responsible dimension into their profession.

The book is divided into several chapters detailing each aspect of wine production, from the harvest to bottling and special vinifications. Topics also include fermentations (alcoholic and malolactic), winery effluents, and organic wines.

Table of Contents:

1. Raw Materials: Composition and study of harvested grapes, healthy or affected by noble rot, with techniques to improve harvest quality.

2. Biochemical Transformations: The processes of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation that transform raw materials into wine.

3. Sustainable Oenology: Management of sustainability, hygiene, management of effluents, and organic wines.

4. Common Operations in Vinifications: From sulfiting to fermentation control, including mechanical treatment of the harvest.

5. Vinifications: Methods for red wines, dry whites, rosés, and special wines.

6. Wine: In-depth study of wine, from maturation to aging.

7. Wine Processing: Racking, bottling, and packaging in "bag in box®".

8. Organoleptic Defects: Analysis of microbial alterations and physicochemical accidents, as well as stabilization treatments.

9. Wine and Health: Balancing the benefits and harms of wine.

10. Wine Analysis: Introduction to chemical and organoleptic analyses, as well as tasting methods.

11. Diversity of Vineyards: Overview of major vineyards in France, the European Union, and around the world.

The book concludes with a rich bibliography and an index for quick reference to specific topics.

Technical Information:

• EAN13: 9782743022747
• ISBN: 978-2-7430-2274-7
• Publisher: Lavoisier / Tec & Doc
• Publication Date: 06/10/2017
• Collection: Cave & Terroir
• Number of Pages: 480
• Dimensions: 24 x 15.5 x 2 cm
• Weight: 826 g
• Language: French

This manual is a true reference for all those who wish to deepen their knowledge in oenology, whether they are students, professionals, or informed amateurs. It is a work that highlights not only the technical aspects of wine production but also the current issues related to sustainability and eco-responsibility in the wine world.