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Read the specific must conditions for CT by appellation
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The minimum must sugar content in the specification being referenced. This is not residual sugar in the finished wine, flavor intensity, or quality score. To the supporting reference ↓
FIELD NOTE 01
Examples of ingredient sugar content
According to the Dealu Mare specification, CMD requires a minimum of 187g/L, CT requires 220g/L for white and 213g/L for red, and CIB requires 240g/L. These are sugar content levels at harvest, not residual sugar in the bottle. When memorizing numbers, indicate the relevant appellation and wine category.
FIELD NOTE 02
Compare with Cotnari
Cotnari’s product specifications state CMD 187g/L, CT 210g/L, and CIB 240g/L. Allowable varieties for CIB are also specified. Even for the same CT category, you can't combine Dealu Mare with a single number—reading the original text clarifies this.
FIELD NOTE 03
From harvest to flavor
CT refers to late harvest, and CIB to berry concentration due to botrytis, etc., but the final wine depends on how far the fermentable sugars have been converted. With label sweetness levels and analytical numbers, practice explaining the distinction between grape ripeness and final sweetness.
Not applicable. According to the referenced Cotnari CT specification, it is 210g/L. Verify by appellation.
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Do you directly apply Dealu Mare’s white CT value of 220g/L to Cotnari’s CT?
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Not applicable. According to the referenced Cotnari CT specification, it is 210g/L. Verify by appellation.
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These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
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