Wines.com
WINES.COM homepage
Ask the WineBoard Wine Lovers Gift Shop All About Wine The Wine Press News Room Wine Encyclopedia

Wines.com ONline Encyclopedia of Wine Knowledge
 

volatile acidity

Volatile acidity goes basically unnoticed in wines which are in good shape. However, as a wine ages and begins to deteriorate, this sharp aroma builds up. Its presence is an indicator that the wine has passed its optimal stage of maturity.
© 2006 WINES.COM All rights reserved. Database material used with permission of Vintage Wine Lover's Software.