Chaptalization Definition

noun

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.

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Origin of Chaptalization

  • Named after Jean-Antoine Chaptal, who developed the process.

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