Glossary

Dosage

/doh-SAHJ/

Sugar solution added to sparkling wine after disgorgement.

Full Definition

Dosage is the addition of liqueur d'expedition (wine and sugar solution) to sparkling wine after disgorgement, determining final sweetness level. Dosage ranges from zero (Brut Nature) to substantial (Doux). The dosage balances the wine's high natural acidity and can include reserve wines for complexity.

Related Terms

brut extra brut liqueur dexpedition

See Also

disgorgement sweetness levels

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Reference

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Decanting

Pouring wine into another vessel for aeration or sediment removal.

Delestage

Rack-and-return technique for gentle extraction.

Demi-Sec

Medium-sweet sparkling wine.

Density

In tasting, the concentration of a wine; in viticulture, vine spacing.

Depth

Layers of flavor that reveal themselves over time.

Disgorgement

Removing sediment from sparkling wine after secondary fermentation.