How Do You Spell CHAPTALISE?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈaptəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Chaptalise is a verb that refers to the process of adding sugar to wine to increase its alcohol content. The word is pronounced with four syllables: /ʃæp.tə.laɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced with the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/. The second syllable has a schwa sound /ə/. The third syllable has the voiceless alveolar plosive consonant /t/ and the last two syllables have the diphthong sound /aɪz/, with the second one stressed. This word is commonly used in viticulture and is named after the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal.

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CHAPTALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. To chaptalise means to add sugar or a sugar substitute to wine or grape juice during the fermentation process in order to increase the alcohol content. The term is derived from the French word "chaptaliser," named after Jean-Antoine Chaptal, a French chemist who first proposed this practice in winemaking.

    Chaptalising is typically employed in regions with cooler climates or where grapes struggle to fully ripen. By adding sugar, winemakers aim to boost the sugar content in the fermenting juice, which subsequently increases the potential alcohol level produced during fermentation. This technique is particularly useful for varieties with naturally low sugar levels, ensuring that the resulting wine reaches an acceptable alcohol percentage without compromising its flavor or balance.

    The amount of sugar added during chaptalisation is carefully measured to prevent excessive alcohol levels that may overshadow other desired characteristics of the wine. Regulations and guidelines exist in many wine-producing regions to monitor and limit the extent of chaptalisation, preserving the integrity and quality of the final product.

    Chaptalisation is a long-standing practice used in winemaking worldwide, encompassing both traditional and modern techniques to enhance the overall quality and balance of wines. Although it can be a contentious subject among wine enthusiasts, when employed responsibly, chaptalisation contributes to the production of well-rounded and complete wines, especially in regions with challenging grape-growing conditions.

Etymology of CHAPTALISE

The word "chaptalise" is derived from the name of a French chemist and industrialist, Jean-Antoine Chaptal. Chaptal lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He is particularly known for his work in the area of wine production and is credited with developing a method to improve the quality of wine by adding sugar to the grape juice before fermentation. This technique became known as "chaptalisation" in his honor, and the verb form "chaptalise" refers to the act of adding sugar to grape juice or wine to increase its alcohol content.

Conjugate verb Chaptalise

CONDITIONAL

I would chaptalise
you would chaptalise
he/she/it would chaptalise
we would chaptalise
they would chaptalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be chaptalising
you would be chaptalising
he/she/it would be chaptalising
we would be chaptalising
they would be chaptalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chaptalise
you would have chaptalise
he/she/it would have chaptalise
we would have chaptalise
they would have chaptalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been chaptalising
you would have been chaptalising
he/she/it would have been chaptalising
we would have been chaptalising
they would have been chaptalising

FUTURE

I will chaptalise
you will chaptalise
he/she/it will chaptalise
we will chaptalise
they will chaptalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chaptalising
you will be chaptalising
he/she/it will be chaptalising
we will be chaptalising
they will be chaptalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chaptalised
you will have chaptalised
he/she/it will have chaptalised
we will have chaptalised
they will have chaptalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chaptalising
you will have been chaptalising
he/she/it will have been chaptalising
we will have been chaptalising
they will have been chaptalising

IMPERATIVE

you chaptalise
we let´s chaptalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chaptalise

PAST

I chaptalised
you chaptalised
he/she/it chaptalised
we chaptalised
they chaptalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chaptalising
you were chaptalising
he/she/it was chaptalising
we were chaptalising
they were chaptalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

chaptalised

PAST PERFECT

I had chaptalised
you had chaptalised
he/she/it had chaptalised
we had chaptalised
they had chaptalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chaptalising
you had been chaptalising
he/she/it had been chaptalising
we had been chaptalising
they had been chaptalising

PRESENT

I chaptalise
you chaptalise
he/she/it chaptalises
we chaptalise
they chaptalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chaptalising
you are chaptalising
he/she/it is chaptalising
we are chaptalising
they are chaptalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chaptalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chaptalised
you have chaptalised
he/she/it has chaptalised
we have chaptalised
they have chaptalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chaptalising
you have been chaptalising
he/she/it has been chaptalising
we have been chaptalising
they have been chaptalising