ABV Flashcards
Picking grapes for Sherry
12% potential abv
Fortification spirit for Sherry
95% abv
Fortification of base wine for Sherry (biological)
15-15,5% abv
Fortification of base wine for Sherry (oxidative)
17% abv
Fortification of base wine for Sweet Sherry
From 4-6% to 15-16% abv
(Fernentation stops naturally)
Fino / Manzanilla
15 - 15,5% abv
Amontillado
Above 16% abv
Palo Cortado
17 - 22% abv
Oloroso
18 - 22% abv
PX and Moscatel
15 - 22% abv
Fortification spirit for Port
77% abv (1L to 4L)
Fortification of base wine for Port
5-7% to 19-22% abv
Fortification of base wine for Port (basic Ruby, Tawny, Rosé, White)
5-7% to 18% abv
Picking grapes for Madeira
Minimum 9% abv, often 11% abv
Fortification spirit for Madeira
96% abv
Madeira after fortification
17-18% abv
Picking grapes for VDN
Minimum 14,8% abv
Fortification spirit for VDN
95-96% abv (1L to 20L)
Fortification of base wine for VDN
5-8% to 15-18% abv
Picking grapes for Rutherglen Muscat
20% abv is possible
Fortification of base wine for Rutherglen Muscat
1-2% abv to 17,5% abv
Fortification spirit for Rutherglen Muscat
96% abv
