What is National Champagne Day?
Every New Year's Eve celebration, National Champagne Day honors the wine that makes the pop in every New Year's Eve celebration.
Genuine champagne is exclusive to France's Champagne region. Where and how it is made is protected by French law.. With some exceptions, only Champagne made according to set guidelines and within the French region can identify their wines by the term "Champagne." In France and other regions of the world, other foods and beverages are also covered under this scheme..
Champagne, France, is northeast of Paris and produces the grapes required for Champagne due to the perfect temperature and soil. In the Champagne region, French law allows only eight varieties of grapes for the production of Champagne.. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are three grapes used to make Champagne, Primarily.
Unlike other wines, Champagne ferments in the bottle, allowing the vintner to trap the CO2 in the bottle. Champagne's bubbles give Champagne its effervescence.
Although Champagne is costly, other sparkling wine is available from Italy, California, and even the South of France. Although Champagne is expensive, if you're looking for a little pop on New Year's Eve. They are a pop of luster that will not put a fizzle in your wallet. Any New Years, including the expense, bring a moment for splurging and celebrating, regardless of the cost.
