Sparkling Wine Week

Sparkling Wine Week celebrates the many styles of wine that bring bubbles to the glass. Observed during the first full week of July, it offers an opportunity to explore sparkling wines from around the world, including Champagne from France, Prosecco from northeastern Italy, Cava from Spain, Crémant from France, Cap Classique from South Africa, and Spumante from Italy.

Sparkling wine can be made in several ways. Some wines are given their fizz through forced carbonation, while others use methods involving fermentation. In the traditional method, the wine undergoes a second fermentation inside the bottle; this is also known as méthode champenoise, the method used for Champagne. Cava is another sparkling wine made using this process, while other examples use ancestral, Martinotti, or Charmat methods.

The first week of July is described as a time to spotlight sparkling wine and explore its variety. As Keuka Spring Vineyards explains, traditional-method wines require patience and precision, including time resting on the lees, riddling, and disgorging. Whether you are comparing wines from different regions or simply enjoying a glass, Sparkling Wine Week is a chance to appreciate the styles, methods, and craftsmanship behind the bubbles.

How to Observe Sparkling Wine Week

Celebrate by opening a bottle of sparkling wine and exploring a style you have not tried before. Compare Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or another sparkling wine from a different region, and learn how its production method affects the bubbles. Enjoy a glass with friends, pair it with a meal, or savor it quietly while reading. Crushed Grape Chronicles also suggests celebrating with friends or enjoying sparkling wine by the pool or at home. Please drink responsibly.

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