Manual for Beginning Traditional Winemakers

172 pages, illustrations. This Second Edition presents detailed instruction for beginners wishing to make healthy homemade wine using the traditional Italian method, avoiding unnecesary chemicals, will find this Manual useful. Continuing an unbroken tradition extending back to at least 1763 in the province of Calabria in Southern Italy, the author, a retired engineer and current teacher, gives detailed instructions, criticizing much current misinformation. Also included are photos, spreadsheets,and detailed work procedures. Although not necessary, chemical formulas and scientific discussion are presented for the curious.