How to drink champagne so that you don't have a headache in the morning

 What kind of champagne will not hurt your head, what to pay attention to when buying and what to combine it with? On these and other questions, the editorial staff of VFokus Mail.ru talked to the wine expert, head of the "Wine Tourism" direction of "Fanagoria" Natalia Lezhepekova.

"Not all champagne is sparkling, but not all sparkling champagne is champagne," is one of the main nuances to consider when buying," says Natalia Lezhepekova.

Champagne can only be called wine produced in the province of Champagne from three main grape varieties and only by the classical method.

The rest of the wines are called sparkling wines and are also divided by geographical origin and method of production (Prosecco, Cava, etc.).

According to the wine expert, the choice of varieties depends on taste preferences. So, if you appreciate a bright floral and fruity profile in the drink, then choose young sparkling fruits from different countries: Russia, Italy, France, Germany. The main thing is that the crop year is fresh. If you are an adherent of more intense aromas, especially the nuances of fresh pastries and butter, pay attention to the very champagne or sparkling wine made according to the classic method (with repeated fermentation and aging in the bottle).

The most important nuance when choosing a sparkling drink is the amount of sugar. To accurately choose a quality product and avoid a headache, choose a brut or extra brut. And do not forget about the correct serving temperature - 5-9 degrees.

Sparkling is a great aperitif, and perhaps one of the most gastronomic drinks. It is suitable for any snacks with seafood, especially red and black caviar, croissants, baguettes, light cheeses, fish and grilled white meat. And the bubbles are also great at handling fatty foods, and you won't believe it, french fries and burger are one of the best gastropars for sparkling. Experiment!

Natalia Lezhepekova

wine expert, head of "Wine Tourism" of "Fanagoria"

And so that you don't have a headache in the morning, you need to remember the golden rules: a measure in use, a good snack and simple water. You need to drink two glasses of water for one glass of sparkling wine.