Definition: Perlant

A specific term used to describe wines containing a very slight effervescence resulting from alcoholic fermentation. A specific term used to describe wines containing a very slight effervescence resulting from alcoholic fermentation. A sparkling wine contains less carbon dioxide than a semi-sparkling wine. Wines bottled on lees are generally sparkling. Chasselas-Fendant from French-speaking Switzerland is very slightly sparkling. Sometimes, this lack of sparkle is compensated for by a little carbon dioxide, added during bottling. Wines bottled on lees are generally sparkling. Syn.: sparkling.