Master the art of opening sparkling wine safely and elegantly like a true sommelier. In this tutorial, we demonstrate the professional sommelier approved method for opening sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava without the dangerous “pop.”
While it sounds celebratory, popping a cork releases carbonation too quickly and can be dangerous. A bottle of sparkling wine contains roughly 70-90 psi—three times the pressure of a car tire. Learning to open the bottle safely takes practice, care, and is so important!
IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 Welcome to the video
0:18 About the bottle and components
1:04 Tutorial: How to open a bottle of sparkling wine
4:06 Explanation: Why safety is important
6:11 Conclusion and final thoughts
RELATED VIDEOS FOR MORE LEARNING
🍷 How Sparkling Wine is Made: https://youtu.be/SFz74PhAU3U
🍷 Prosecco Masterclass (with tasting): https://youtu.be/jZI-TyyMw-g
🍷 How to Open a Bottle of Still Wine: https://youtu.be/gMJxhJIWy2E
🍷 How to Serve Wine Properly: https://youtu.be/OWQWdygfv2E
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🥂 ABOUT HOURGLASS OF WINE
We are Jacqueline (an american expat working in the wine industry) and Andrea (a native italian with a serious passion for wine), two certified sommeliers (AIS – Associazione Italiana Sommelier and WSET Level 2 & Level 3 holders) on a mission to make the world of wine accessible, fun, and completely snob-free.
Whether you are a total beginner overwhelmed by the wine aisle, a WSET student, or a seasoned winelover wanting to expand your wine knowledge, you have found your home. We break down the barriers of wine with a dynamic mix of education, entertainment, and travel.
We are based in Alba (Piedmont, Italy), right in the heart of the iconic Langhe wine region – home to the famous Barolo & Barbaresco wines.
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Love my bubbles. Other than champagne (or champagne grapes), do you have any favorites? For me it’s sparkling Chenin.