1. treated by the addition of sugar to increase fermentable content and alcohol level during winemaking or brewing
Usage: winemaking/brewing term; past participle used as adjective

Examples

• The chaptalized wine had a higher alcohol content than the original must.
• Winemakers use chaptalized grapes when natural sugar levels are too low.
• This chaptalized batch fermented more vigorously than expected.
• The regulations permit chaptalized wines in certain regions during poor harvest years.