Charmat method

Charmat method A less expensive alternative to the for producing sparkling wines. The is carried out in bulk in a large tank instead of in the individual bottles. Also called cuve close or the tank method.

Charmat method Technique for producing sparkling wines by second fermentation in tank. Cheaper and easier than bottle fermented, it is generally used for less expensive wines.

Sparkling wines from this area are produced with the Charmat method - or Martinotti method - very suited to the exaltation of the aromatic qualities of Prosecco grape.

Sparkling wines produced in the United States can be made in both the méthode champenoise and the charmat method.

Verdicchio is aged in wood and will yield a crisp and nutty wine. This grape also makes a good sparkling wine because of the natural acidity. The sparkling wine could either be produced by Charmat method or the classic bottle fermentation.

See also: Red Wine, Acid, Vine, Attack, Alsac