Sparkling – Charmat Method

There are many variations on the Closed Tank Method. Depending on the style of wine required the processes can vary considerably. In general, particular attention should be paid to the treatment of musts. This is because the grapes are not necessarily harvested manually as in the traditional method, and are therefore more exposed to oxidation and crushing.

In the Closed Tank Method, ageing is not obligatory, and is relatively short if it is carried out: 6 months for most wines, sometimes more for some AOC wines. Certain oenological products make it possible to optimise ageing and obtain elegant, balanced sparkling wines in a short time.