Les Vins Sophistiqués

<p><i>Les Vins Sophistiqués</i> by Étienne Bastide explores the common adulteration practices in winemaking during the late 19th century. This detailed guide originally published in 1889 reveals the simple methods used to identify the most common sophistications including artificial coloring plastering salicylization vinification and watering-down. </p><p>Bastide meticulously details the techniques used to enhance or alter wine often deceptively and provides practical means for recognizing these alterations. This historical work offers insight into the challenges faced by consumers and producers alike in ensuring the authenticity and quality of wine. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of food science viticulture and the methods once employed to maintain standards in the wine industry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>