Summary: In Great Britain, sparkling wine comes from a cuvée with total alcoholic strength of at least 8.5% vol and has at least 3 bar excess pressure at 20°C in a closed container.
Reference: Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (opens in a new tab)
legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Annex VII, Part II, point 4, Sparkling wine
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