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"Clàssic Penedès" sparkling wines and "Penedès" designation of origin (DO) sparkling wines are two types of sparkling wines produced in the Penedès wine region in Catalonia, Spain. Although both are produced in the same region and use the same grapes, there are some significant differences between them.
The main difference lies in the production methods. "Clàssic Penedès" sparkling wines are made using the traditional or champenoise method, which is the same method used to make champagne. This method involves a second fermentation in the bottle, where a mixture of yeast and sugar is added to the cuvée to produce carbon dioxide, which creates the bubbles in the wine. After the second fermentation, the bottles are kept in contact with the yeasts for a set period of time before being disgorged, which means that the sediment is removed, and the bottle is sealed.
On the other hand, DO Penedès sparkling wines can be made using the traditional method, but they can also be produced using the charmat or transfer method, which are cheaper methods. The charmat method involves a second fermentation in large stainless-steel tanks, while the transfer method combines elements of the champenoise and charmat methods.
Another important difference is that "Clàssic Penedès" sparkling wines are subject to additional requirements in terms of bottle aging time and alcohol level, making them more exclusive and of higher quality. In addition, "Clàssic Penedès" sparkling wines are usually more expensive than DO Penedès sparkling wines due to their more careful production process and lower production.
In short, "Classic Penedès" sparkling wines and DO Penedès sparkling wines are two different types of sparkling wines produced in the same region, but with different production methods and quality requirements. "Classic Penedès" sparkling wines are more exclusive and of higher quality due to their careful production, while DO Penedès sparkling wines are cheaper and can be produced using different methods.
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