Wine Type with ABV & Final Gravity (including after backsweetening)
| WINE TYPE | ABV | FINAL GRAVITY (residual sugar) | ||
| Dry | n/a | 0.999 | ||
| Semi-Dry (Demi-Sec) | n/a | 1.000-1.003 | ||
| Semi-Sweet (Demi-Doux) | n/a | 1.004-1.007 | ||
| Sweet | n/a | 1.008+ | ||
| Aperitif (Tonic Wine) | 14% – 16% | 1.000-1.007 w/flowers, herbs, or spices to stimulate appetite. Light & clear. | ||
| Table or Dinner Wine | 10-13% Must be <14% by law. | 0.999-1.003 | ||
| Social Wine | 14-16% | 1.014-1.019 | ||
| Dessert Wine (Digestif) | 17-22% (> 14%) | 1.014+ Usually, dark, thick, and sweet. | ||
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