(*NEW ARRIVAL*) (Wine - Italian) [Giovanni Pozzi]. Del Vino delle sue Malattie e de'soui Remidi e deli Mezzi per Iscoprirne le Falsificazioni dei Vine Artificiali e della Fabbricazione dell'Aceto

267 + m[5] index pp. Illus. with folding copper plate. Original plain tan wrappers. Revised Edition annotated by Jacopo Ricci. Firenze: Stamperia Piatti, 1816.

In Italian. Title translates to: "On Wine, Its Diseases, and the Remedies and Means for Detecting Its Adulterations; On Artificial Wines; and on the Manufacture of Vinegar." Folding plate illustrates some kind of wine contraption. A fascinating book that covers crucial aspects of Italian wine stabilization, authentication, and the production of related acidic beverages in the early 19th century.

This work focused heavily on the impact of diseases like those studied by Louis Pasteur, methods to prevent spoilage, and the chemical detection of harmful additives used in fraud. It represents one of the earliest works dedicated to safeguarding wine quality and combating fraud, including techniques for detecting the use of toxic substances or adulterants. The work was essential for enologists and producers of the time to maintain product quality and ensure the wholesomeness of their wines.

Near fine.

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