Chemins Vignerons

Alcohol:
Shorthand term for ethyl alcohol or ethanol, a product of yeast fermentation. The volumetric amount of alcohol in wine is usually between 9 and 14%. Beverages with less than 9% abv (alcohol by volume) are vulnerable to spoilage bacteria and require refrigeration for preservation. Beverages with more than 14% abv may technically be wine, but have other names such as Madeira, Sherry, Port, Banyuls, Maury, Muscat or are typed as Aperitif or Dessert Wines.