Types Of Pink Champagne

Pink champagne tastes sweeter and more fruity than white champagne.

There are many kinds of pink sparkling wine, but to be considered true champagne it must come from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France. The names of the different types describe the characteristics of the champagne. Different makers use different names, but there are just a few types.

Types

The sweetness of the champagne can be identified by the name on the label. The different types contain varying amounts of sugar added after the second fermentation. The types are brut nature, brut, extra dry, sec, demi sec and doux. Brut nature has no sugar added, while doux has a 5 percent or higher sugar content.

Vintage and Non-Vintage

The other types of champagne are vintage and non-vintage. The difference between them is how long the champagne is aged in the bottle before sale or use. Vintage means it aged for at least three years and non-vintage for at least 15 months.

Color

Pink champagne is colored by either mixing red wine to the white base, or by allowing the skins of the black grapes to sit in the vat while fermenting. The skins not only tint the champagne, but also give it a more full-bodied taste.

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