Measuring tools

How to choose measuring instruments for wine and must

Measuring instruments for wine and must help monitor useful values during the different stages of winemaking. Not all instruments measure the same parameter, so it is important to choose according to the check you need to carry out.

Must meter and refractometer for sugar control

The must meter and refractometer are used to assess the sugar content of the must. This value can be useful for checking grape ripeness and monitoring certain stages of fermentation.

Before purchasing, always check the measuring scale indicated in the product sheet and choose the instrument best suited to the type of control you need to perform.

Alcoholmeter and vinometer for alcohol content

The alcoholmeter and vinometer are instruments used to measure alcohol content, but they are not always used in the same way or under the same conditions.

Anyone looking for an instrument to measure the alcohol content of wine should therefore carefully choose the most suitable product, reading the information in the technical sheet and considering the type of sample to be measured.

Hydrometers, thermometers and ebulliometers

In addition to sugar levels and alcohol content, instruments for checking density and temperature can also be useful in winemaking.

Hydrometers help read the density of the liquid, thermometers allow temperature control during the different processing stages, while the ebulliometer is a specific instrument for measuring alcohol content according to the method required by the product.

Difference between instruments for must and instruments for wine

Some instruments are more suitable for checking must, while others are designed for wine or alcoholic solutions. To avoid choosing the wrong product, it is useful to distinguish between instruments used to assess sugar levels before or during fermentation and instruments intended for measuring the finished product.

For example, must meters and refractometers are mainly linked to must control, while alcoholmeters, vinometers and ebulliometers are related to the assessment of alcohol content, according to the operating method required by each individual instrument.