An initial burst of effervescence occurs when the champagne contacts the dry glass on pouring.
The yeast undergo a secondary fermentation in the bottle which creates carbon dioxide resulting in a wine with effervescence. The yeast are then left in contact with the wine (typically for 1-5 years).
spritzA light effervescence in wine, often caused by bottling when the wine is quite young. spumanteAn Italian term literally translated as foaming or frothing, but used more often to refer to a sparkling wine.
This method had however the disadvantage of dissolving effervescence, therefore the wine became flat and with no bubbles.
Sparkling
Wine with an effervescence caused by a secondary alcoholic fermentation that leaves carbon dioxide trapped in the bottle.
Spicy
A term used to describe wine that displays aromas and flavors reminiscent of aromatic spices.
Mousse Quality, size and effervescence of bubbles in sparkling wines.
Mouth feel Physical impact of a wine on the palate.
Must Pulpy mass at any stage between grape juice and wine.
SPARKLING WINE: a wine containing a natural effervescence such as Champagne.
SPARGE/SPARGING: After mashing a beer & drawing off the wort, the remaining grains are washed with hot water to remove as much of the remaining sugars as possible.
A pleasant, lively acidity and effervescence noticeable only to the tongue and not to the eye and mostly found in young wines.
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Spritzy
A tasting term for wine with a tiny degree of pinpoint effervescence, sometimes from the onset of a brief secondary malolactic fermentation in the bottle.
Frizzante:Italian term for sparkling wines with lighter effervescence and fewer bubbles than found in ordinary sparkling wines. Not a fault, it is a stylistic choice in many Italian sparklers.
Probably best known in export markets as a semi-sweet pale red with slight effervescence.
Not only is it dangerous - a champagne bottle is under the same atmospheric pressure as a truck tire (6 atmospheres) - but you will lose effervescence and some liquid.
Lush, creamy, and round, there's a surprising spritz of effervescence and lemons in the finish. Secreto Viognier is a very good value and a versatile food partner to pair up with a roast chicken, pork loin, salmon, chowder, and Asian cuisine.
Flat In relation to sparkling wines, flat refers to a wine that has lost its effervescence. In all other wines the term is used interchangeably with "flabby" to denote a wine that is lacking acidity, particularly on the finish.
 See also: Sweet, Quality, Fermentation, Grape, Taste
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