Champagne and sparkling wine are effervescent wines that are known for their bubbles and celebratory nature. They are enjoyed for their lively and festive qualities, and they have a unique production process that sets them apart from still wines.
Wine is an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol and carbon dioxide, releasing heat in the process. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are major factors in different styles of wine. Alcohol content in wine ranges from as low as 5.5% to 25% ABV, with fortified wines typically containing 15.5% to 25% ABV, with an average of 18%, and unfortified wines containing anywhere from 5.5% to 16% ABV, with an average of 11.6%.
Champagne is a premium sparkling wine renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. It is made using a specific method called the "traditional method" (or méthode champenoise), which involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce carbonation, giving Champagne its signature effervescence.