Sparkling, sparkling, sparkling, Champagne... There are several wines with intoxicating bubbles, but it's not all that difficult to get to know them. The differences are not only in taste, but also in quality and, of course, in the production method itself. Dive into the world of bubbles and discover the differences between the wines that are an integral part of many special occasions.

It is said that sparkling wine was discovered by the old monk Dom Pérignon. As it happens, the delicious bubbly invention came about by complete accident, according to this legend. An inattentive monk is said to have forgotten about the wine stored in the cellar, which has since begun a secondary fermentation process. When he remembered the wine some time later, he had already found sparkling wine in the cask. He liked the taste of this wine, so he had it fermented again. And so the first sparkling wine was created.

Sparkling or sparkling wine?

Right at the outset, it should be said that Champagne is rightly considered the most luxurious. Sparkling wine contains carbon dioxide, which is responsible for the formation of bubbles. Natural carbon dioxide is produced during the fermentation process of the wine, when the sugar is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This production method is often used in the production of sparkling wines such as French champagne, Italian prosecco or Spanish cava. 

Sparkling wine often appears on the sparkling wine shelves. However, it has little in common with quality sparkling wine. The difference is not only in price, quality and taste, but also in alcohol content and production method. Sparkling wine usually has a lower alcohol content because it is not produced by secondary fermentation. Carbon dioxide, which is responsible for the bubbles, is added artificially to the bottles.

Sect is not Champagne

Now that we know the difference between sparkling and sparkling wine, we can go even further. When you think of sparkling wine, do you also think of sparkling wine? Right. But remember, sparkling wine is not champagne. The main difference is the method of production - while sparkling wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, champagne is aged directly in bottles.  

The label of the ordinary sparkling wine you buy in every shop has nothing to do with champagne. The real champagne comes from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, where wine production is governed by strict rules. Champagne is only allowed to be made from three varieties - Pinot Noir, Chardonay and Pinot Meunier.

If you are going to a special occasion, do not forget to buy wine. A gift that is sure to please. A French wine with quality provenance will never be a step too far.

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