Sparkling

Sparkling wine is a type of wine that contains significant levels of carbon dioxide, making it fizzy. The most well-known example is Champagne, which comes from the Champagne region of France. The process used to produce traditional sparkling wines like Champagne is called the "Méthode Champenoise" or "traditional method." This involves a secondary fermentation occurring in the bottle, which generates the bubbles. The wine is aged on the lees (yeast cells) for several months or even years to add complexity and flavor before it is disgorged to remove the yeast sediment, with a final dosage added to balance acidity and sweetness.