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Espumantes: que são as diferenças entre demi-sec, brut e mascate  

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3/20/2021 7:03 pm
Espumantes: que são as diferenças entre demi-sec, brut e mascate
It is not today that sparkling wine is successful anywhere in the world. Ideal for the most varied types of events and celebrations, the drink has been conquering more and more palates. For<b> lovers </font></b>of this type of wine, it is necessary to understand some of its most basic characteristics, such as, for example, the differences between the demi-sec, brut and muscat types.

In their production process, the sparkling wines undergo two fermentations. The carbon dioxide generated by the second fermentation is incorporated into the liquid, leading to the formation of bubbles (which is where the name “sparkling” comes from).

Basically, the different types of sparkling wine can be classified according to their production method (Charmat and Champenoise) and also with the amount of contained in the drink.

The Champenoise method, also called "traditional" or "classic", requires a more complex and elaborated production process than Charmat, and for this reason it is considered a more noble sparkling wine. Drinks produced from Champenoise need at least one year be ready.

The production of sparkling wines by the Charmat method requires a second fermentation of the drink in large stainless steel tanks, also called autoclaves. Because it is a faster fermentation method (sparkling wines take about three to four months to produce), Charmat generates sparkling wines that are more refreshing and lighter.

Amount of
In general and quite summarized, it is the amount of that will define the type of sparkling wine, its flavor, acidity, etc. Thus, depending on , sparkling wines can be divided into demi-sec, brut and muscat.

Brut:

Brut type sparkling wines have little in their composition, that is, less than grams of residual per liter.

Demi-sec:

Demi-sec, in turn, has a moderate amount of . Also called "semi-sweet" or "medium-dry", they have an average of 33 50 grams of residual per liter. Thus, a demi-sec sparkling wine is not as dry as a brut, but it is not as sweet as a muscat, for example.

Muscat:

Finally, muscat type sparkling wines are the sweetest on the market, with more than 50 grams of residual per liter. They are characterized by their lightness and also by their low alcohol content, which varies from 7% % alcohol. This type of sparkling wine can still be found under the name "Doux" or simply "Doce".

accompany a good sparkling wine, nothing better than a delicious dish. But for there be a perfect marriage between the flavors of each one, it is very important think about harmonization. So, choose the sparkling wine that best harmonizes with the recipe you want serve.

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