Description
Measure of sugar in grape juice
Technical
Must weight is a measure of the amount of sugar in grape juice (must) and, hence, indicates the amount of alcohol that could be produced if it is all fermented to alcohol, rather than left as residual sugar.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
fruityfloralhoney-likecitrusyherbaceous
Wine Analogy
Similar to measuring Brix levels in wine must
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to measuring TDS (total dissolved solids) in coffee extraction
Perfume Analogy
Like measuring aromatic compound concentration in perfume formulation
Culinary Applications
Ice WineGermanyCritical for determining optimal harvest time for frozen grapes
Port WinePortugalUsed to determine when to fortify with grape spirits
SauternesFranceEssential for monitoring noble rot development
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherPotential sulfite sensitivity