PRINCIPLE
The volatile acids are separated from the wine with a water steam extraction. Then, a titration of acidity with a standard alkaline solution is run on the distillate.
This instrument on a stand is composed by a boiler, an extraction flask, a rectifying column to stop lactic acid vapors, and a coiled condenser. It allows a quick extraction of the volatile acids (titration accessories are not included).
The volatile acids are separated from the wine with a water steam extraction. Then, a titration of acidity with a standard alkaline solution is run on the distillate.