Many people are mistaken in thinking that champagne is a separate type of alcohol. In fact, this is a type of wine, or rather, sparkling wine. A drink is called so, because it comes from the province of Champagne. At the moment, several thousand small industries are registered there.
At the end of the 19th century, a document was signed in Madrid, according to which, only sparkling wine produced in Champagne can be called “champagne”.
In addition to clear boundaries of origin, wine must meet certain requirements established by the "Interprofessional Committee of Champagne Wines." And the calorie content of champagne does not play any role here, although for many women this is a key factor in choosing alcohol. But we will return to this topic a bit later.
Where is sparkling wine produced?
Wines that are not produced in Champagne, not only do not have the right to be called champagne, but even the method of their production is called the "classical" and not the "champagne method". Although in fact the composition of the original champagne is no different from sparkling wines made in other regions and countries of the world.
Many countries have long established the production of such drinks. In some countries, wine made in this way has its own special name. For example, the Spaniards call their sparkling Cava, Italy is famous for its Spumante, and the Germans drink Sekt.
Even in some regions of France, sparkling wine is called Cremant. But in the post-Soviet space they are very skeptical of such restrictions. On our shelves you can still see "Soviet champagne", moreover, it is not uncommon "Ukrainian champagne" or "Russian champagne".
Is champagne compatible with a healthy diet?
Nowadays, more and more people are watching their weight. They strictly control the amount of calories that enter the body along with foods. The calorie content of champagne also excites many, as this is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages.
Some people do not allow themselves a piece of delicious pastries, but they don’t even think about how many calories in semi-sweet champagne (in a bottle or glass). Although instead of three glasses of this sparkling drink, you could safely enjoy a piece of cake.
Let's start by defining champagne. This is a sparkling wine that is made only from a specific variety of grapes grown in a specific area.
Some of its species, especially sweet champagne, in small doses, have a very beneficial effect on the human body. The drink can sometimes be used as an anti-stress agent. In addition, it improves blood flow, and in some cases even lowers blood pressure. The calorie content of champagne depends on its type. Naturally, in sweet calories the most, and least in dry (brut). But any product has energy value, and drinks are no exception.
Are there many calories in sparkling wine?
The calorie content of champagne is directly affected by the nutritional value of grapes. But on average, it is 86 kilocalories per 100 ml of sparkling drink.
Those who want to lose weight need to remember that, in addition to calories, it is worth monitoring the amount of carbohydrates consumed, and there are a lot of them in champagne. But protein, on the contrary, is very small - 0.1 grams. Fats in the composition of the drink are completely absent.
Should I drink champagne?
The benefits of this drink, of course, are. Sparkling wine stimulates the respiratory and digestive organs. Some of its components have a very beneficial effect on the process of bile secretion and increase the overall tone of the body.
But it is worth remembering that drinking champagne on an empty stomach is strictly prohibited. It irritates the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. And this, in turn, contributes to the development of acidosis. Like any alcohol, this drink adversely affects the body, especially when it comes to regular intake in large quantities. In no case do not abuse wine, especially sparkling wine. Your liver, eyesight and nervous system will suffer from this.
The composition of champagne may include several grape varieties, but they are also strictly regulated.
Types of champagne
By sugar content, this noble drink is divided into the following categories:
- Brut nature. Only expensive champagne brands belong to this species . It uses the most expensive wine material. Such sparkling wine is produced only by the most prestigious producers, in particular Widow Clicquot, House Perignon, Moet and Chandon, Louis Rederer, Mumm, Circle and some others. It is worth noting that, contrary to popular belief, wine material is not a synthetic powder, but grape must. So if in the composition of the wine you see the presence of this component, then do not be scared. For losing weight, this is the best option. Residual sugar here is not more than six grams per liter.
- Brut. This is the most popular champagne. But there is already more sugar - up to 15 g per 1 liter.
- Extra-dry. This drink has long ceased to be popular, and now few people produce it. Here the sugar content is 12-20 g.
- Dry A drink in which sugar is from 17 to 35 grams per liter.
- Demi-sec. Everyone's favorite semisweet wine with a sugar content of 33-50 g.
- Doux - sweet champagne. It is this drink that many women like to drink, not even suspecting that its calorie content just rolls over. There is more than fifty grams of sugar per liter.
Champagne Categories
- Cuvees de prestige. This is the most expensive wine, it is produced only by the most famous Champagne Houses. Grapes come here only from the vineyards of the Grand Cru category. Wines of this category are most often vintage, that is, subject to long aging.
- Blanc de blancs. They are made only from Chardonnay grapes.
- Blanc de noirs. White champagne made from dark grape varieties. This is a very expensive type of wine, as the flesh is separated from the skin by hand.
Despite the calorie content, sparkling wines are popular, of course, if the composition of champagne is natural and the taste is appropriate.