A very low level of effervescence below those of cremant and petillant.
A fine, powdery substance that has properties similar to those found in diatomaceous earth.
In Germany, Perlweins are a red or white wine that has a slight spritz (sparkle). This is often achieved through the addition of carbon dioxide.
This term relates to the presence of small amounts of carbon dioxide gas in the wine (this is sometimes called sparkle or spritz). Some winemakers feel that sparkle gives a wine a freshness.
French for "lightly sparkling" or "crackling." This term relates to the presence of small amounts of carbon dioxide gas in the wine (this is sometimes called sparkle or spritz). Some winemakers feel that sparkle gives a wine a freshness.
The Pfalz region of Germany lies between France (on the south and west) and the Rheinhessen on the north. Pfalz's name comes from "palast", which means palace. Its origins are in the Latin ""palatium" which gave rise to the term Palatinate, which is often...