Glossary entries

Sparkling wine, the product of a primary or secondary fermentation, with a CO2 pressure of at least 3.5 atm in a closed container, and an existing alcohol content of at least 10% by volume. Learn more about sparkling wine A Winzersekt is vintner’s vintage varietal sparkling wine produced by the klassische or traditionelle Flaschengärung. The grapes must be sourced from the grower’s own vineyards (within one specified region) and ripe enough to qualify as a Qualitätswein.