LM AspirationsLM AspirationsChampagne or sparkling wine? What is the difference?
Sparkling wines can be dated back to the 1600s. This particular wine contains excess carbon dioxide and usually less than 3 to 4 percent sugar. It is produced by preventing carbon dioxide from escaping during the fermentation process. Some say it was invented by winemakers in the Champagne region of France. Others have said English winemakers were already adding “fizz” to this delicious wine. It became the French aristocracy’s preferred libation in the 1700s.
When produced and bottled in the region of Champagne, France it can truly be called Champagne. In other regions of France or parts of the world it is known as a sparkling wine.
Champagne and sparkling wines (sometimes called blends) are made using multiple grapes.
Champagne is named after the region Champagne, France where the grapes are grown, fermented, and bottled before the 1700s. Per European Law only labels that are allowed to use the name “Champagne” are bottled within the Champagne, France region. Champagne is produced from a variety of grapes the main ones are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although others may be used as well.
Rosé Champagne is produced by using a little red wine or the skin of red grapes to create a mélange of colors ranging from pale pink to a pinkish-orange hue.
Varies from Brut to Doux (Sweet).
Whether you call it Champagne, sparkling wine, bubbly or even fizz enjoy a glass or two of this delicious, refreshing wine.
Updated August 2023
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