Regions & grapes
How to choose champagne or sparkling wine
April 2026By Vino Corner1 min read
A lot of people call any sparkling wine "champagne," but real Champagne comes only from the Champagne region of France. Everything else is sparkling wine.
What to pick for a celebration
For a celebration these all work:
- Prosecco
- Cava
- Brut
- Semi Sweet
- Champagne
Dry or sweet
If you prefer dry — pick Brut. If softer and sweeter — Semi Sweet.
When sparkling fits
Sparkling fits:
- New Year's
- weddings
- birthdays
- just a nice evening
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