chaptalize

American

[shap-tuh-lahyz] / ˈʃæp təˌlaɪz /

especially British, chaptalise

verb (used with object)

chaptalized, chaptalizing

to subject (wine) to chaptalization.

chaptalize British

/ ˈtʃæptəˌlaɪz /

verb

(tr) to add sugar to (a fermenting wine) to increase the alcohol content

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chaptalization

noun

Etymology

Origin of chaptalize

< French chaptaliser, named after J. A. Chaptal (died 1832), French chemist; see -ize

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chaptalized

In 2015 white wine were rarely chaptalized because in many regions most grapes were on Kabinett or "Spätlese" level on harvest time.

From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2016

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