Tag: alcohol by volume

Asking “what is the alcohol level?” is a bit like asking “what’s the temperature?”. The answer depends entirely on what you’re measuring and where you’re measuring it. However, if you’re looking for a general guide to what you’re pouring into your glass, the most common and useful metric is Alcohol by Volume (ABV). This figure, […]

Most people asking “what percentage of alcohol is wine?” are looking for a single, easy number. And that’s the wrong approach. The real answer is that wine’s alcohol by volume (ABV) is not fixed, but typically ranges from 5% to 16% ABV. For most table wines you’ll encounter, the sweet spot is generally between 11% […]