Fuck SO2
On Thursday 19 December in Abruzzo we did a tasting dinner with Pizza and Vin Nature called FUCK SO2 SO2 stands for Sulfur dioxide which is used in enology - for its contemporary antioxidant and antiseptic actions. When using sulfur dioxide, it is advisable to know that a part of this gas combines with some components of the must in the wine. Despite these positive effects in the wine, it should be remembered that the use of it must be, in any case, limited, both for the negative effects on health and also for organoleptic reasons. The maximum quantities allowed in wine-making are established by specific laws in force in each country. In the European Union, the maximum limits allowed are 160 mg / l for red wines and 210 mg / l for white and rosé wines. Since sulfur dioxide has toxic effects on the body, the World Health Organization (WHO) has defined the maximum daily dose is 0.7 mg/kg of body weight, while the lethal dose is defined in 1.5 g / kg of body weight.