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Sparkling wine

Wine with a noticeable fizz and pressure in the bottle. It can be made by different methods.

Simply explained

In sparkling wine, carbon dioxide waits under pressure in the bottle; opening it releases the stream of bubbles you can see.

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What happens

Sparkling wine has a clear effervescence produced by carbon dioxide of fermentation origin. Different methods can create it, including a second fermentation in bottle or tank.

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What this tells you about wine

The production method explains the process, but not sweetness or quality on its own. Also check terms such as brut, dry or demi-sec.

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Sources

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