Sciampagnotta

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The sciampagnotta[ 1](https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciampagnotta#cite_note-zingarelli-1)[ 2](https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciampagnotta#cite_note-2) is a type of bottle for wine. It takes its name from sciampagna, the Italian[ 3](https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciampagnotta#cite_note-3) name for champagne[ 1](https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciampagnotta#cite_note-zingarelli-1), produced in the homonymous traditional province (now the region of Champagne-Ardenne) in France. In fact, it has traditionally been used for this famous French wine and later also for other sparkling wines. It is similar in shape to the borgognotta but differs in its characteristic ring and the thickness of the glass.

In the 18th century, the production of glass bottles began to spread among the wealthy classes. In 1728, champagne producers obtained a royal decree that allowed the marketing of their wine in bottles; until then, it was only permitted in barrels. Towards the end of the 19th century, production through manual blowing in molds was replaced by machine production, significantly lowering production costs and allowing bottled champagne to be exported worldwide.

Sciampagnotta prestige cuvée

The sciampagnotta prestige cuvée is a recent version of the sciampagnotta that enhances its characteristics, with a more pronounced belly and rim, an elegant line, slightly lower than the traditional one.

  • Base: very pronounced
  • Body: cylindrical with a diameter of 10 cm
  • Shoulder: slender
  • Neck: long
  • Cercine: very prominent with a bulge to block the metal cage
  • Height: about 31 cm.

It is made of very heavy dark green glass, of thick thickness due to the pressure it must withstand (up to 10 atmospheres). The mouth features a characteristic shaping, called a collar, on which the metal cage that holds the cork subjected to the pressure of the carbon dioxide dissolved in the wine is fixed. The pressure inside a bottle is measured with a particular instrument called an afrometer.

Moët & Chandon in various capacities sparkling wine

The sciampagnotta, in addition to the standard capacity of 750 ml, has these variants:

  1. ^ a b Nicola Zingarelli, Vocabulary of the Italian Language, 11th ed., Bologna, Zanichelli, 1988.
  2. ^ Giacomo Devoto, Gian Carlo Oli, Dictionary of the Italian Language, Florence, Le Monnier, 1971.
  3. ^ https://www.treccani.it/vocabolario/ricerca/SCIAMPAGNOTTA/
  • Simone De Nicola, Antonio Garofolin, Marco Larentis, Bruno Pilzer, Giuseppe Vaccarini The sommelier's manual, Hoepli ISBN 8820358085

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The **sciampagnotta** is a type of wine bottle named after _sciampagna_, the Italian term for champagne, traditionally produced in the Champagne region of France. Initially used for champagne, it later became associated with other sparkling wines. The sciampagnotta resembles the borgognotta but is distinguished by its characteristic ring and thicker glass. In the 18th century, glass bottle production became popular among the wealthy, and in 1728, champagne producers received a royal decree allowing the sale of their wine in bottles instead of barrels. By the late 19th century, machine production replaced manual methods, significantly reducing costs and enabling global export of bottled champagne. The **sciampagnotta prestige cuvée** is a modern variant with more pronounced features, including a pronounced base and a long neck, made from heavy dark green glass to withstand high pressure. Standard capacity is 750 ml, with various sizes available, including Mignonette (0.2 l), Magnum (1.5 l), and even larger formats like Nabuchodonosor (15 l) and Sublime (150 l). The design includes a specific shape for the neck to secure the metal cage holding the cork under pressure.