What happens when grapes get fermented ?

When grapes are fermented, alcohol is produced.
Glucose from grapes  undergo fermentation, and reaction is given below:
C6H12Oyeast  2C2H5OH + 2CO2
Depending on the concentration of  the alcohols, various beverages are made.
Wine =  12-15% alcohol, it does not have CO2.
(Red wine is made from red grapes while white wine is made  from white grapes)
Beer = 5-7%
Whisky = 40- 45 %

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