Why can’t South Africa call sparkling wine Champagne?
History and Naming Convention: Once a upon time, the area of France known as Champagne put into law via their controlling body, CIVC, that no other sparkling wine made outside that region could call their bubbly Champagne. This means that even areas of France e.g Bordeaux are not allowed this naming convention. They call […]
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