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Champagne LabelIn the “you learn something new every day” category, did you know that while Champagne is sparkling wine, not all sparkling wine is Champagne? So what makes Champagne Champagne? It has to be made with specific grapes from the Champagne region of Northern France. Thirsty for more? Check out this web site for all you’ll ever need to know.

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[…] What’s the difference? Believe it or not, I know this one! Champagne is sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne area of France. While champagne is sparkling wine, sparkling wines from other areas of the world are not champagne. Now, prosecco is another type of sparkling wine. It is made from prosecco grapes and comes from Italy. […]