Chaptalization
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌʃæptəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chaptalization is a noun meaning The addition of sugar to grape juice in the fermentation of wine. Usually done if the grapes are thought to lack enough natural sugars for the desired alcohol content.
Meaning
The addition of sugar to grape juice in the fermentation of wine. Usually done if the grapes are thought to lack enough natural sugars for the desired alcohol content.
Word Forms
- chaptalisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include champagnization, petiotization, attenuation, mutage, maderization, bletting.
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