What is difference between sparkling wine and Champagne?

Sparkling wine is a general term describing any wine that has bubbles, whereas Champagne is specific to the Champagne region of France and is made using the traditional method which involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This process leads to the unique bubbles and intricate taste that makes it different from the other types of sparkling wines that may use other systems of production and may come from other regions around the world.
Please, mind that only logged in users can submit questions