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- Purity
Describes the clarity of aromas without the influence of unhealthy, half-rotten grapes or ancillary tastes, which are influenced by fermentation or through the maturing process in wooden containers. The type of grape can usually be recognized. - Perlage
The bubbles in an effervescence caused by a secondary alcoholic fermentation that leaves carbon dioxide trapped in the bottle. The bubbles should be numerous and with fine granulation.
