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- noun An inexpensive method of producing
sparkling wine in whichsecondary fermentation takes place intanks (rather than inbottle as in theméthode champenoise )
Etymologies
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Examples
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Prosecco, on the other hand, is fermented in huge tanks (usually glass) by a much cheaper and much faster process known as the Charmat method.
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The Charmat process is particularly suited to producing large quantities of wine whose most important characteristic is freshness.
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Caposaldo ($13) is also widely available, made by the Charmat
The Seattle Times 2009
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Caposaldo ($13) is also widely available, made by the Charmat (tank-fermented) method, perfectly fine on its own or as a base for Bellinis.
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Charmat method (AKA: tank method): Used for Prosecco, a quicker bulk oriented method using large tanks to produce sparkling wines in 1/4th the time of methodechampagnoise wines.
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Charmat usually results in larger, less delicate bubbles than champagne, and that's the case here.
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