Sparkling Wines are often associated with festivities and celebrations. These wines are usually high in acidity and have a more delicate flavor than most table wines. Sparkling wines are usually low in alcohol.

Modern production techniques have brought sparkling wines to market that are more affordable and accessible for everyday enjoyment.

The first wine people think about when it comes to sparkling wine, is Champagne. However, there's a difference between a sparkling wine and Champagne. Champagne is sparkling wine, but sparkling wine is not necessarily champagne. True champagne is produced in the Champagne region of France by using the Methode Champenoise and is produced from a high quality grape.

Sparkling wines are made from both white and red grape varieties. They are usually made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. In making sparkling wine, the base wine is fermented for a second time in a sealed container. This process of second fermentation traps the carbon dioxide which is responsible for those fancy bubbles in your sparkling wine.

Sparkling wine is best served chilled. It is low in alcohol and has a crisp light refreshing taste. Sparkling Wine goes well with all kinds of foods.

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