Know the Different Names of Sparkling Wines

By Nia Lawrence


The tradition of drinking wine dates back in ancient times when wines were served during mealtime or special occasions. Today, one of the most popular wine choices for special gatherings and events is the sparkling wine. This wine is usually associated with Champagne, an exclusive product of the Champagne region in France. Of course, French wine and sparklers are known for their exquisite taste and expensive price, that is why not all people can afford to buy one. For this reason, manufacturers have come up with great but inexpensive French sparklers that everybody can enjoy.

Cremant de Loire is one of the great-tasting sparklers that only cost about $20. This wine is inexpensive because any variety of grapes can be used to manufacture this wine. Some of the grape varieties include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Franc, among others. Although this sparkling wine is relatively cheap, the taste is as exquisite as the next best sparkler. Cremant de Loire is sold in rose and regular variations, so you can choose the variation that suits you best. Langlois, a popular brand of this sparkler, is actually exported to other countries.

* Italy and Spain - In this country, sparkling wine is called Asti, since this is the region where such fizzy and bubbly wine is produced. The variety of grapes that is used to manufacture this type of wine is different from the grapes used in France. In Italy, the Moscato variety is used to make Asti. On the other hand, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties are cultivated to produce Cava, another term that is used in Spain for the same fizzy type of wine.

Many different types of this particular wine are produced in the United States. Perhaps this is because several French champagne producers are now based in the US, like Roederer in Mendocino, Tattinger in Napa Valley, and also Domaine Chandon. The most commonly used grapes for such wines are Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, as well as Chardonnay. The less expensive of these wines in the US are the ones made by Totts, Cooks, and Andre.

These are only some of the popular countries that are known to manufacture one of the best fizzy and bubbly champagne in the world. As you can see, this particular wine is called a lot of names, depending on the country that manufactures it. Because different countries grow and cultivate several varieties of grapes, the taste of this bubbly wine may vary, but the mood it may create during an occasion remains the same.




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