Global Champagne Day 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts
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Global Champagne Day 2026
Every year, Global Champagne Day 2026 is observed on the fourth Friday of October, and this year it will be in October 23, to celebrate the unique drink
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Origin of the day
The day was created and first observed in 2009 by Chris Oggenfus as an initiative to educate people about sparkling wine, and has since been observed every year
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Origin of the drink
Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France including Marne, Aisne and Aube, protected by Appellation d`Origine Controlee
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What grapes are used to make Champagne?
There are three different grape varieties that are used to make Champagne including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier
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Uniqueness of Champagne
Champagne is also called `The Devil`s Wine`, because it undergoes secondary fermentation, and used to explode in the bottles in the 17th and 18th century
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