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chaptalization

Noun

Meaning

chaptalization (uncountable)

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

In most cases sugars must be added to the berry juices in the process of Chaptalization to increase the alcohol content of the wine. Source: Internet

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