Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine Stabilization and Treatments (3rd Edition) - Pascal Ribereau-Gayon | Wiley

Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine Stabilization and Treatments (3rd Edition)

Overview: "Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine Stabilization and Treatments" (3rd Edition) is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in winemaking, from students to seasoned professionals. Authored by renowned enologists Pascal Ribereau-Gayon, Yves Glories, Alain Maujean, and Denis Dubourdieu, this volume provides a thorough exploration of wine chemistry and the processes required for wine stabilization and treatment.

Content Highlights:

• Part One: The Chemical Makeup of Wine
  • Detailed analysis of organic acids, alcoholic compounds, volatile compounds, phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, and aromas.
• Part Two: Procedures for Achieving Perfect Wine
  • Clarification processes including fining, filtering, and centrifuging.
  • Stabilization techniques and aging processes.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Wine Chemistry

   • In-depth look at organic acids, alcohols, and other volatile products.
   • Examination of carbohydrates, dry extract, and mineral matter.
   • Analysis of nitrogen substances and phenolic compounds.
   • Study of grape variety aromas.

2. Organoleptic Defects

   • Understanding the chemical nature, origin, and consequences of the main organoleptic defects.

3. Wine Stabilization and Treatment

   • Exploration of clarity and colloidal phenomena.
   • Detailed methodologies for clarification and stabilization treatments.
   • Techniques for wine filtration and centrifugation.
   • Physical processes for wine stabilization.
   • Insights into wine aging in vats and barrels.

Target Audience: This volume is designed for advanced viticulture and enology students, professors, researchers, practicing grape growers, and vintners. It serves as a foundational reference, helping to improve the quality and aging potential of wine through an enhanced understanding of chemical and microbiological parameters.

Authors:

• Pascal Ribereau-Gayon
• Yves Glories
• Alain Maujean
• Denis Dubourdieu

Book Details:

• Format: Hardback, 560 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• ISBN: 9781119587767
• Published: April 22, 2021
• Weight: 1179g
• Dimensions: 252 x 180 mm

Why Choose This Book? "Handbook of Enology, Volume 2" stands out as a comprehensive, scientifically rigorous guide to the chemistry and stabilization processes essential to quality winemaking. With contributions from highly-respected enologists, it combines theoretical insights with practical solutions, making it an invaluable addition to any enologist's library.

Purchase Today: Enhance your winemaking expertise with "Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine Stabilization and Treatments" (3rd Edition). Add this essential volume to your collection and stay at the forefront of enology research and practice.