Tartaric Acid – How To Use It When Wine Making

Wine acidity is measured by the amount of Tartaric Acid present.
Tartaric Acid affects the taste of wine immensely so you should use it wisely, but equally we would encourage homemade wine lovers to experiment with Tartaric acid to see what advantages can be gained from its use, it really is one of those ingredients that is totally down to your own palate.
Remember though that the use of this acid lowers the pH enough to kill undesirable bacteria, and acts as a preservative, so it’s our friend when used right. That’s the reason some recipes ask for its inclusion. See also Citric Acid