スパークリングワイン

すぱーくりんぐわいん
noun
sparkling wine
food
1. sparkling wine
Wine containing significant carbon dioxide, producing the characteristic bubbles. A general term covering Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, and other styles.
乾杯(かんぱい)スパークリングワイン()けた
We opened a sparkling wine for the toast.
Sparkling wine is best chilled before drinking.
At wedding after-parties, toasting with inexpensive sparkling wine is standard.

Loanword from English 'sparkling wine.' In Japanese it covers all bubbly wines; シャンパン (Champagne) refers specifically to the French region's product. Among casual speakers シャンパン is sometimes used loosely for any sparkling wine, but specialty shops and restaurants follow the strict distinction.

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Similar words

  • シャンパン: Champagne (only from Champagne, France)
  • カバ: Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
  • プロセッコ: Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
  • ロゼワイン: rosé wine