Dry Grapes

Percentage (%) Origin
Water 80-90% Grape
Carbohydrates 0.1-.3% Grape
Alcohol Fermentation Product
Ethyl 8-15% (Average=12%)
Glycerol 0.3-1.4%
Organic Acids Average 0.7% Grape (Tartaric added if required to increase acidity)
Tartartic 0.1-0.6%
Malic 0.0-0.6%
Citric 0.0-0.05%
Lactic 0.1-0.5%
Phenolic Compounds Trace-0.3% (reds) Grape, wooden cooperage
Pigments
Tannins, etc.
Nitrogenous Compounds 0.01-0.9% Grape, yeast
Protein 0.001-0.003%
Amino Acids 0.01-0.2%
Mineral Compounds 0.15-0.4% Grape (Also from potassium metabisulfate SO2)
Potassium 0.045-0.175%
Sodium Trace-0.044%
Calcium 0.001-0.21%
Iron Trace-0.005%
Sulfate 0.003-0.22%
Magnesium Trace
Zinc Trace
Mineral Compounds
Protein Trace Fermentation Product

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