We hear about many types of bubbles on the market but let's clarify the various classifications, this is essential to understand what we are drinking and to make informed choices in our purchases.
The dosage process is recognized as the last production step of the sparkling wine before corking.
In fact, following the dégorgement , commonly called disgorgement , which eliminates the yeast deposits, a part of the wine comes out.
At this point we proceed with the dosage, that is, the addition to the wine of a compound of cane sugar and wine itself that is called liqueur de dosage. The liqueur de dosage is the real key to defining the identity of a sparkling wine. Let's now discover the various types of sparkling wines.
Sparkling wines with a sugar content of less than 3 grams per litre are classified as Pas Dosè or Dosaggio Zero.
If the quantity of sugar present is between 3 and 6 grams per litre , we will talk about an Extra Brut product.
The majority of classic method products are instead called Brut, as the presence of sugars is between 6 and 12 grams per litre .
We add sugars to the bubbles with the name Extra Dry, as the sugars present in a litre are between 12 and 17 grams .
For Dry or Sec we have a quantity of sugars between 17 and 32 grams per litre.
Demi-Sec or Medium Dry are rarer sparkling wines and have a sugar content of between 32 and 50 grams per litre.
We end with the Doux or Dolce, sweet sparkling wines, whose sugar content is greater than 50 grams per litre.
At this point, after reading and learning more about your favorite bubbles, you will be able to taste them with greater knowledge.
Cheers!
