Glossary

Traditional Method

/truh-DISH-un-ul METH-ud/

Bottle-fermented sparkling wine production.

Winemaking

Full Definition

Traditional method (methode traditionnelle, Classic method) produces sparkling wine through secondary fermentation in the bottle. After base wine bottling with yeast and sugar, bottles age on lees, are riddled, disgorged, and dosed. This is the Champagne method but can't legally use that term. Higher quality than tank method.

Related Terms

methode champenoisecharmatriddling

See Also

champagnecremant
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Reference

More terms starting with T

Tannin

Polyphenols creating dry, astringent mouthfeel.

Tartaric Acid

The primary acid in wine grapes.

Tartrates

Harmless crystals that precipitate from wine.

TCA

Chemical compound causing cork taint.

Terroir

The complete natural environment affecting wine character.

Tertiary Aromas

Complex aromas developed through aging.