When it comes to sparkling wine, people may think of Champagne for the first time. Even many people think that sparkling wine is called champagne, but it is not. So, what exactly is the difference between sparkling wine and champagne?
To answer this question, we must first figure out what is sparkling wine? Sparkling wine refers to wine with carbon dioxide pressure equal to or higher than 0.5 atmosphere at 20°C. As long as this condition is met, it belongs to the category of sparkling wine, whether it is champagne, Cava, or Asti, all of which are sparkling wines.
So, what is champagne? Champagne refers to the use of designated grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier in the Champagne region of France, brewed by traditional methods and in line with the winemaking regulations of the region. bubble wine. Only if the above conditions are met, can it be called “champagne”. Other sparkling wines use the name “champagne”, but they will be held legally responsible.
So ah, champagne is sparkling wine, but sparkling wine is not necessarily all champagne.
If you usually like refreshing citrus juices, then white wines with crisp taste and clever acidity are likely to become your new favorite. For example, white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc, this type of wine can be enjoyed with some foods with high acidity or seafood. If you like a cup of black coffee or strong tea every now and then, try a red wine with tight tannins and a body like Barolo from Italy and a red blend from Bordeaux, France. These red wines also go well with some intensely flavored foods, such as steaks, roasts, and more.
Once you’ve figured out what type of wine you like, you can use the world’s leading wine competition awards and wine critics’ ratings to choose the best wines. International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), Decanter World Wine Award (DWWA) and other well-known international competitions have professional judges, strict competition system, and fair evaluation. The wines that have won awards in these competitions can be described as one of the best, with good quality. At the same time, wines that have received high marks from authoritative wine critics and institutions such as Robert Parker Team, James Suckling and Wine Spectator are generally of good quality and worth trying. Although people have different tastes and preferences, the score does not represent everything, but the score can provide some reference for everyone to choose wine more intuitively.
