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Sparkling wine
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Sparkling wine is a wine with significant levels of carbon dioxide in it, making it fizzy, unlike a still wine. While it is common to refer to this as champagne, European Union countries legally reser
A glass of champagne
A glass of champagne
A glass of Lambrusco from Italy
A glass of Lambrusco from Italy
While harvesting grapes destined for sparkling wine, premium producers will take extra care to handle the grapes as gently as possible in order to min
While harvesting grapes destined for sparkling wine, premium producers will take extra care to handle the grapes as gently as possible in order to minimize the extraction of harsh phenolic compounds from the skin.
The transfer method is used to make small and large format bottles of sparkling wine, such as this split (quarter bottle) of champagne.
The transfer method is used to make small and large format bottles of sparkling wine, such as this split (quarter bottle) of champagne.
Chenin blanc
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Chenin blanc is a white wine grape variety from the Loire Valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make varieties from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can
A cluster of Chenin blanc grapes in Rochecorbon, France
A cluster of Chenin blanc grapes in Rochecorbon, France
The works of French writer François Rabelais indicate that Chenin blanc was a major grape in the Loire Valley by the 16th century.
The works of French writer François Rabelais indicate that Chenin blanc was a major grape in the Loire Valley by the 16th century.
Chenin blanc grapes, like these Sauvignon blanc grapes pictured, are highly sensitive to developing noble rot, which produces a unique style of wine.
Chenin blanc grapes, like these Sauvignon blanc grapes pictured, are highly sensitive to developing noble rot, which produces a unique style of wine.
Producers often harvest Chenin blanc by hand in a succession of pickings known as "tries". The grapes may be harvested as whole clusters or individual
Producers often harvest Chenin blanc by hand in a succession of pickings known as "tries". The grapes may be harvested as whole clusters or individual berries.