GLOSSARY TERM
Traditional Method
StylesA sparkling wine method in which secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle.
<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Traditional-method wines often spend time aging on lees before disgorgement and dosage. Champagne, Cava, Franciacorta, and many other wines use versions of this method.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Do not use “Champagne method” generically; Champagne is a protected name.</p>
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This definition is written as an educational overview based on owner-provided first-party material. It is not copied from third-party glossaries or commercial wine education sites.