Why Chaptalization Doesn’t Make Wine Sweeter (and What Actually Does)
Yes, chaptalization involves adding sugar during the winemaking process. No, chaptalization does not make wine sweeter. The reason: when and why the sugar is being added. It may seem contradictory at first, but it’s one of the basics for wineries and winemakers. Fermentation is when yeast turns sugar into alcohol. In chaptalization, sugar is added […]
