Which term describes the visible tiny bubbles and bead on the surface of a sparkling wine?

Which term describes the visible tiny bubbles and bead on the surface of a sparkling wine?

• A. Aroma
• B. Body
• C. Bead
• D. Finish

Answer: (C)

Bead describes the visible tiny bubbles and the bead on the surface of a sparkling wine. When the wine is under pressure, carbon dioxide stays dissolved; as you pour, it escapes as bubbles. The small, evenly spaced bubbles that rise and cling to the glass form a line or stream known as the bead (often called beading). This is a visual cue of the wine’s effervescence. In contrast, aroma is about the scent, body refers to the wine’s weight in the mouth, and finish is the lingering aftertaste, so they don’t describe the bubbling feature.

Bead describes the visible tiny bubbles and the bead on the surface of a sparkling wine. When the wine is under pressure, carbon dioxide stays dissolved; as you pour, it escapes as bubbles. The small, evenly spaced bubbles that rise and cling to the glass form a line or stream known as the bead (often called beading). This is a visual cue of the wine’s effervescence. In contrast, aroma is about the scent, body refers to the wine’s weight in the mouth, and finish is the lingering aftertaste, so they don’t describe the bubbling feature.