The difference between Champagne and sparkling wine

Many people have drunk champagne in their lives. The name of champagne comes from happiness, laughter, and joy, so champagne can be used as a luxury wine for celebration. It also has romantic characteristics. Champagne is unique and there is no type that is the same as champagne. In addition to champagne, there is also sparkling wine. Sparkling wine has bubbles and a memorable taste, which is very different from champagne.

Champagne

The word Champagne is synonymous with happiness, laughter and joy.

Because it is a wine used to celebrate festivals, it has the colors of luxury, temptation, and romance, and it is also the king of wines.

No wine in history can compare with the mystery of champagne. It gives people a bold atmosphere of drinking and singing. Champagne has a mellow taste and is suitable for drinking at any time and goes well with any food. If you are holding a large banquet, champagne is more appropriate than other mixed wines. It is also suitable for toasts at weddings and baptismal ceremonies, and it is also a first-class cocktail ingredient.

Sparkling wine

Sparkling wine: The so-called sparkling wine, professionally defined as wine with carbon dioxide pressure equal to or greater than 0.5 bar at 20°C. In layman's terms, it is wine that makes bubbles. Sparkling wine is a type of wine rich in carbon dioxide and suitable for various festive occasions. Sparkling wine is used as an aperitif before meals in Europe and it is best to chill it to 8-12 degrees before drinking. As for Americans who prefer strong taste, they prefer to drink it with dessert after meals. Most people choose tall and thin champagne glasses when drinking sparkling wine, so that they can carefully appreciate the layers of bubbles. However, the narrow mouth of the glass makes it difficult to fully appreciate the charming aroma of the sparkling wine. It is recommended to use a tulip glass with a slightly wider bottle mouth.

Tasting

Sparkling wine is used as an aperitif before meals in Europe and it is best to chill it to 8-12 degrees before drinking. As for Americans who prefer strong taste, they prefer to drink it with dessert after meals. Most people choose tall, thin champagne glasses when drinking sparkling wine. This way you can appreciate the layers of bubbles in detail, but the narrow mouth of the cup makes it difficult to fully appreciate the charming aroma of the sparkling wine. It is recommended to use a tulip glass with a slightly wider bottle mouth.

Champagne glass Sparkling wine glass Tulip glass Wine glass

Champagne glass Sparkling wine glass Tulip glass Wine glass

The pressure inside the sparkling wine bottle is very high, so when opening the bottle, the bottle mouth cannot be facing people, and the wire should be pressed against the cork. Then, hold the bottle in one hand and use a piece of cloth in the other hand to gently turn the cork until a light pop is heard. If the bottle is opened well, no wine will come out. If the pressure is too high, it is best to remove the wire and the cork at the same time. Alternatively, you can take a tablecloth and cover the cork to increase resistance. If the bottle is not finished, it is best to plug the bottle mouth immediately, tie it with a wire buckle, or seal it with a special champagne cork. It is best not to brush your teeth before drinking sparkling wine, otherwise you will not be able to feel its aroma.

Sparkling wine is a type of wine rich in carbon dioxide and suitable for various festive occasions. After opening a larger bottle of sparkling wine, if you cannot finish it in one go, it is best to plug the bottle mouth immediately and tie it up with a wire buckle to prevent the carbon dioxide in the wine from escaping and affecting the fresh taste of the sparkling wine. If you have a refrigerator, it is best to plug the bottle, put it in the refrigerator, refrigerate it at a lower temperature (but don't let it freeze), and drink it within a week.

There is no need to shake sparkling wine. When smelling the aroma of wine, you can bring the wine glass under your nose, gently and carefully smell the aroma of the wine in the glass. Repeat this several times. The more times you smell it, the more you will naturally be able to experience the various aromas.