Also known as sparkling wine, or colloquially as "bubbly," it is wine that contains carbon dioxide. Although most sparkling wines are made from white wines, there are also sparkling versions of red and rosé. In most countries where wine is produced, sparkling wine is also made. There is a great difference in quality. The sweetness can also vary from dry, semi-sweet, to sweet.
Grape varieties
Sparkling wine can be made from various grapes. It often involves Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
A bottle of sparkling wine is usually sealed with a so-called Champagne cork. To prevent this type of wine from spraying out of the bottle, this action must be performed carefully.
Sparkling wine is the ultimate drink for a toast. The most famous sparkling wines are, of course, Champagne from France, Prosecco from Italy, and Cava from Spain. But there is also Cap Classique from South Africa or Sekt from Germany. The demand for wines other than those from Champagne, in particular, has been increasing enormously lately.