Alcohol by volume is also known as ABV, abv or alc/vol

Is the measure of how much of a percentage of alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage such as spirits or even wine.

Wine labels and the labels of other alcoholic beverages can show this measurement with a %. In some regions it is known as degrees Gay-Lussac. Most wines are about 8% to 14% alcohol and Zinfandel can even reach over 20%. Dessert wines range from 14% to 20%.