Sugar Content of Wines

Grapes are the primary ingredients used in producing wine, and its juice is extracted and analyzed for sugar content. The sugar content of grape juice is expressed in degree Brix, which represents the grams of sugar in every 100 grams of grape juice. It is measured using a refractometer or by determining the specific gravity using a hydrometer. By Wine Cellar Specialists, manufacturer of custom wine racks Chicago Illinois, wine cabinets, wine cellar cooling units and other wine storage products.