When you turn a wine bottle upside down, you will notice that there is a large dent at the bottom. This is a peculiar feature found almost exclusively in wine bottles, but rarely seen in other bottles. But why does this pit in wine bottles exist?
The recesses in the bottoms of wine bottles have served different functions throughout the ages, but these recesses are now thought to help collect sludge. In addition, it also preserved the structural integrity of the bottle during the period when bottles were made by hand. Today bottles are made by machines and much stronger glass is used, so these dimples are actually no longer necessary.
Many experts claim that this pit stays as the wine ages because it helps collect sediment and makes it less likely to end up in your glass when spilled. However, there are no scientific studies on this subject. Some people believe that this pit indicates the quality of the wine; Claims to be a quality drink if any, while flat bottom is meant to be reserved for cooking or unwelcome guests. However, this is not entirely true.
“The dimple in the bottom of the wine bottle is at the discretion of the producer and has no effect on the quality of the wine,” says Sommelier and Waitrose Wine Specialist Stéphane Sanchez.
In short, the general opinion is that this pit has become a tradition from the past…
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