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By Stacy Slinkard, About.com Guide to Wine since 2005

Wine Sulfites

Saturday April 12, 2008
Sulfur dioxide (SO2), or "sulfites" as they are best known in the wine world, is a chemical compound that occurs naturally at low levels during the process of wine fermentation. It is also added by many winemakers during the fermentation stage of winemaking to protect and preserve the wine's character, flavor and color. Sulfur Dioxide is both antimicrobial and antioxidant in nature - making it one of the top allies available to vintners...read more

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