(Austria) An abbreviation for Klosterneuburger Mostwaage, a measurement of must weight used in Austria. A more widespread equivalent, which is used in Germany, is the Oechsle scale. Elsewhere you are more likely to hear of Baumé and Brix. 1 KMW is equivalent to approximately 5 Oechsle. It is vital for the winemaker to determine the must weight in ...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21497
Abbreviation for Klosterneuburger Mostwaage, a unit of measurement for must weight, which was developed by August Wilhelm Freiherr von Babo (1827-1894) in 1861. 1 °KMW corresponds to 1% sugar in the must.
Found on
https://glossary.wein.plus/kmw
No exact match found.
