Glossary

Brix

/BRIKS/

Measurement of sugar content in grape juice.

Winemaking Viticulture

Full Definition

Brix is a scale measuring dissolved sugar content in grape must, used to determine ripeness and potential alcohol. One degree Brix equals 1 gram sugar per 100 grams solution. Most table wine grapes are harvested between 22-26 Brix. Each Brix degree converts to roughly 0.55-0.60% alcohol.

Related Terms

baume oechsle must weight

See Also

harvest ripeness

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