Although it's created from fermented wines or must, it isn't as intense as champagne. Sparkling wine, which is popular for special occasions, can have an alcoholic level of up to 12 percent. The alcohol content in sparkling wine isn't necessary. The pleasant, effervescent taste of sparkling wine is now accessible to those who aren't drinking. Sparkling wine is generally made from grape juice that has been infused with alcohol and carbon dioxide bubbles.