Sparkling Wine

/SPAR-kling wine/

Wine with significant effervescence from dissolved CO2.

Full Definition

Sparkling wine contains dissolved carbon dioxide creating bubbles. Made by traditional method (Champagne), tank method (Prosecco), carbonation, or ancestral method (pet-nat). Pressure typically 5-6 atmospheres. Categories include Champagne, Cava, Cremant, Franciacorta, and many others.

Related Terms

champagne traditional method prosecco

See Also

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