Charmat method
Charmat Method
The Charmat Method (pronunciation: shar-mah method) is a method used in the production of sparkling wine. It is also known as the tank method or the Italian method.
Etymology
The Charmat Method is named after its inventor, Frenchman Eugene Charmat. He developed this method in the early 20th century to produce large quantities of sparkling wine more economically than the traditional Méthode Champenoise.
Process
The Charmat Method involves a second fermentation of wine in large, pressurized tanks rather than individual bottles as in the Méthode Champenoise. The wine is mixed with a yeast and sugar solution, triggering a secondary fermentation. The carbon dioxide produced during this fermentation is dissolved into the wine, creating the characteristic bubbles of sparkling wine. Once the fermentation is complete, the wine is filtered, sweetened, and bottled under pressure.
Related Terms
- Sparkling Wine: A style of wine characterized by significant levels of carbon dioxide, which makes it fizzy.
- Méthode Champenoise: The traditional method of making Champagne, involving a second fermentation in the bottle.
- Fermentation: The chemical process by which yeast converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, creating wine.
- Yeast: A type of fungus used in winemaking for its ability to ferment sugars.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charmat method
- Wikipedia's article - Charmat method
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