Sparkling Wine = Champagne?

When it comes to sparkling wine, the first thing that people think of may be Champagne. Many people even think that sparkling wine is called Champagne, but it is not. So, what exactly is the difference between sparkling wine and champagne?

Sparkling wine refers to wine in which the carbon dioxide pressure in the wine is equal to or higher than 0.5 atmospheres at 20°C. As long as this condition is met, it belongs to the category of sparkling wine. Whether it is champagne, Cava, or Asti, it is all sparkling wine.

Champagne refers to wine produced in the Champagne region of France using designated grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, using traditional methods, and complying with the winemaking regulations of the production area. Soak wine. Only when the above conditions are met can it be called "Champagne". Other sparkling wines using the name "Champagne" will be held legally responsible.

So, champagne is sparkling wine, but sparkling wine is not necessarily champagne.