pH and acid Flashcards
1
Q
pH examples
A
- Chateau Ste. Michelle automatically adds tartaric to their Chardonnay to achieve a pH of 3.5
2
Q
TA
A
Total Acidity - hard to measure
Titratable Acidity - a reasonable approximation
- note: some European countries measure TA to sulfuric acid standards, which are 2/3 the normal tartatic equivalent
3
Q
Volatile Acidty
A
mostly acetic acid
