🍷 Espumante
Portuguese and Brazilian word for sparkling wine.
Espumante is the Portuguese and Brazilian word for sparkling wine. It means "foamy". On a label the word shows that the bottle holds a wine with bubbles, like champagne in France or spumante in Italy.
In Portugal sparkling wine is made in several areas. One of the best known is Bairrada, where it is made from local grapes. Sometimes the same method as in Champagne is used, that is, secondary fermentation in the bottle. There are also wines fermented in a large tank, which are simpler and cheaper. In Brazil espumante is widespread too.
The word names a style, not one place or one grape. Sparkling wine can be dry (brut), medium dry or sweet, white or rosé. Espumante belongs to the broad world of sparkling wines and is tied to Portuguese winemaking. It is best served chilled, and the bottle should be opened carefully.
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What does espumante mean?
The Portuguese and Brazilian word for sparkling wine, literally "foamy".
Where is espumante made?
In Portugal, for example in Bairrada, and in Brazil.
How is espumante different from champagne?
Espumante is the general word for sparkling wine, while champagne is wine only from Champagne.
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