II.3.4.15 Treatment with D,L-Tartaric acid

 

Classification:

 

• D,L-tartaric acid: processing aid
• Potassium D,L-tartrate: processing aid

Definition:

Addition of D,L-tartaric acid or the potassium-salts of D,L-tartaric acid in wine

Objectives:

Reduction of excessive levels of calcium

Prescriptions:

a)        The treatment yields particularly insoluble salts. The use of D,L-tartaric acid is subject to certain regulations.

b)       The treatment will be placed under the responsibility of an oenologist or a specialist technician.

c)        The products added shall comply with the prescriptions of the International Oenological Codex.

Recommendation of the OIV:

Admitted