
Technically, the champagne appellation indicates sparkling wines from an eponymous French province. Nowadays, all sparkling wines are called champagne all over the world. Besides the sparkling aspect, what differentiates champagne from wine? The difference can also be seen in the following parameters.
The Sugar Content
Whatever its region or country of origin, champagne is often made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. On the other hand, the grapes intended for the production of champagne are picked while they contain less sugar. Then, a good champagne worthy of the name is fermented twice in order to increase its alcohol content. Indeed, …