M Morten Member Joined Feb 22, 2022 Messages 32 Reaction score 8 Aug 21, 2023 #1 The winebottle label says: "sugar 20gr/litre" Is that the amount of sugar pr litre added during fermentation?
The winebottle label says: "sugar 20gr/litre" Is that the amount of sugar pr litre added during fermentation?
winemaker81 wine dabbler Staff member Super Moderator Supporting Member Joined Nov 5, 2006 Messages 10,303 Reaction score 29,292 Location Raleigh, NC, USA Aug 21, 2023 #2 That's the residual sugar. If the must was chaptalized, it would not be mentioned on the label.
mainshipfred Junior Member Supporting Member Joined Feb 25, 2017 Messages 5,062 Reaction score 4,626 Location Centerville, Northern Virginia Aug 21, 2023 #3 I believe it is referring to the finished wine. 20g/litre should be 2% residual sugar or an off dry wine.
I believe it is referring to the finished wine. 20g/litre should be 2% residual sugar or an off dry wine.