A system designed to estimate the percentage of ethyl alcohol present in a volume of wine. It serves as a tool for both winemakers and consumers to understand the alcoholic strength of a particular wine. For instance, inputting specific gravity readings taken before and after fermentation into such a system provides an approximation of the resulting alcohol content.
Accurate determination of alcoholic strength is critical for regulatory compliance, taxation, and labeling accuracy within the wine industry. Historically, imprecise methods were used, leading to inconsistencies. Modern systems offer a more reliable and consistent method, benefiting both producers aiming for quality control and consumers seeking accurate product information.