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A new year without champagne is like a winter without snow. This drink has been around a long time. an essential attribute of everyone’s favorite holidayAnd even those who are not connoisseurs of this type of alcohol, a glass of chimes will drink.

Editorial "Site" He will tell you everything you need to know about sparkling wine: how to choose, its types, what to combine and serve. And also, How to open champagne With this, many have problems in the form of broken chandeliers or injured guests.

Many people consider champagne as a separate group of alcoholic beverages, like beer or vodka. However, it applies to classIt is made, ideally, from the flesh of grapes. The name “champagne” comes from the birthplace of the drink – the province of Champagne, which is located in France.





It is important to note that champagne is a luxury drinksThis version should not contain anything except grape juice. Such copies can be purchased in special wine shops or directly from the sommelier. On domestic shelves in the so-called champagne may be present sugar, alcohol, food dyes, flavors and flavor enhancers - various food additives.





This is important when choosing champagne.

1. Price.
   Of course, price does not always mean quality. But for alcohol, it is of great importance, since a good drink requires a rich harvest, a special cooking technology and aging. heavily affect the price tag. Decide for yourself: do you just want to buy full for a stormy celebration or enjoy a wonderful taste without morning pain in your head. But still, if you are not a gourmet, then we advise you not to buy very elite sparkling wines. After all, you will throw away the money, and for what, you will not understand.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Sugar content
   The sugar content is usually reflected on the bottle label with the words Brut Zero, Brut, Demi-sec, Dou. This sequence indicates an increase in sugar in each subsequent position - the first option is the most unsweetened. The most popular sparkling wine brute. Usually people prefer sweeter champagne, and it's about biochemistry. Receptors responsible for the sweet taste are located at the tip of the tongue, they enter the perception of the very first.
   
   It is interesting that sugar very quickly penetrates the blood and begins to “warm” with alcohol: sugar catalyzes the effect of alcohol, accelerating the warming of a person, so many prefer sweeter champagne.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Label
   When in contact with sunlight, the drink becomes bitter. So all you have to do is study the label. Sure. GOST must be indicated. Before buying, find out what it should be in the country-producer. If the number on the bottle is different from the specified GOST, then you have an imitation of champagne. There should also be information about the manufacturer and importer, date and place of spill, lot number, expiration date and exposure.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Traffic
   Of course, no one will let you open the wrapper to see how the bottle is sealed. Bottles with cortical They give themselves out, because they have a large top, it is such corks that are used in high quality wines. Plastic cork is an indicator of a low-quality drink.
   
   
   

Since the original raw material for the manufacture of the drink is grapes, then, to some extent, champagne has equal strength. healing properties of red wines. In other words, sparkling wine, due to the presence of natural antioxidants, fights free radicals, helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, in connection with production technologyIt contains significantly less such substances and the effect on the human body is much weaker than that of its counterpart wine.





Due to the increased carbonation of the drink, the next food does not have the opportunity to digest normally, and the process occurs. fermentation with all the consequences. Champagne can not be eaten with classic New Year dishes.

How to open champagne

1. Refrigerate the bottle in iced water for 30 minutes or leave it in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
   
   
   
2. Don't shake the bottle. Remove the wire while holding the cork.
3. Tilt the bottle 45 degrees. With one hand, firmly fix the cork, and the second carefully turn the bottle one way or the other.
4. When the cork begins to come out, slightly tilt it sideways with your thumb.
   
   
   

Champagne should be enjoyed on New Year’s Eve. There is something magical about this drink. The main thing is not to buy a fake and choose a quality sparkling wine. Then the holiday will be without incident, and the head will not hurt in the morning.

We wish you a great New Year’s Eve! Share the information with your friends.