By Yash Lakhan
October 21st, 2023
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A bottle of champagne is a worldwide expression of celebration. Similar to its still counterpart, sparkling wine is produced using a variety of techniques, regions, and grape varietals. Depending on where it comes from, the glass of fizz can be referred to as Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava and the other varieties.
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The most popular sparkling wine that comes to mind when discussing sparkling wines is Champagne, which is produced in the Champagne region of France.
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Italian's Veneto region is home to the well-known sparkling wine, Prosecco. It is primarily prepared from the Glera grape, but other grape varietals can be used.
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This wine is well-known around the world, with about two-thirds of the 240 million bottles produced annually being sold outside of Spain.
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Spumante is an Italian expression for intense bubbles. It is regarded as having a sweeter and more delicate taste than other Italian sparkling wines.
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Crémant is another sparkling wine with vibrant bubbles. It's usually made with Pinot Noir as well.
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Sekt, the German name for sparkling wine, has a light and fruity flavour with apple, peach, and floral undertones.
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Sparkling Rosé is a bubbly wine with a lovely pink hue. It often displays cherry notes and floral aromas.
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