{"product_id":"herpin-graisse-vins-1819","title":"De la graisse des vins","description":"\u003cp\u003eDes phénomènes de cette maladie, de ses causes, des moyens d'y remédier, et de ceux de la prévenir. On the ropiness of wines, on the phenomena of this disorder, its causes, the means of remedying it, and those of preventing it. 1819 Second Edition Pp. 40 Chalons-sur-Marne Boniez-Lambert Original paperback binding with printed cover with printed itle and decorative frame, and string seam construction. Untrimmed. Some light foxing. The cover is dated 1818 as the first edition, while the title page is marked 1819. Overall, a well-preserved copy. This work by Jean Charles Herpin addresses one of viticulture's most perplexing maladies: the 'graisse' or ropiness of wines, a bacterial fault that renders wine viscous and unpalatable. Published in 1819 as a revised second edition, this treatise represents early scientific inquiry into wine pathology, pre-dating modern microbiology by decades. Herpin's methodical approach to understanding wine diseases through chemical analysis marked a significant advancement in oenological science. This rare pamphlet offers invaluable insight into 19th-century viticulture and the evolution of wine science, making it essential for collectors of agricultural and scientific literature. The treatise systematically examines the phenomenon of wine 'graisse' (ropiness), analyzing its chemical manifestations and proposing remedies based on contemporary knowledge. Herpin details the symptoms of this wine fault, explores its probable causes through chemical reasoning, and suggests treatments involving tartaric compounds and controlled fermentation. The work includes observations on wine chemistry, fermentation processes, and preventive measures for maintaining wine quality. Written in the precise scientific language of the early 19th century, it reflects the era's transition from empirical winemaking to systematic chemical analysis. A tiny, wonderfully serious inquiry into wine gone wrong: cellar drama, early chemistry, and bad bottles become a doorway into the birth of modern oenology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48097364639979,"sku":"109-1819--260-50-","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/00109_IMG_7456copy.jpg?v=1776194783","url":"https:\/\/fenicebooks.com\/products\/herpin-graisse-vins-1819","provider":"La Fenice Antiquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}