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Champagne bottles and other sparkling wines are particularly concerned. The concave base, often more pronounced, reinforces the resistance of the bottle to the intense pressure generated by secondary fermentation. It acts like an inverted arch, capable of absorbing internal forces.
Rapid cooling
The concave design promotes optimal contact with ice. Unlike a flat base, the curvature allows for faster heat dissipation, thus accelerating the cooling of the wine. Practical for enjoying a cold bottle at the last minute!
Ease of service
Another often underestimated advantage: the concave bottom makes it easier to serve wine. By placing your thumb on it, you get a better grip to pour the wine elegantly, while limiting the contact of the palm with the bottle to avoid warming it.
A detail full of meaning
The concave bottom of wine bottles is much more than a simple aesthetic choice. It is a combination of tradition, science and practice, which has accompanied the tasting of this precious nectar for centuries. The next time you hold a bottle in your hands, think of these little secrets hidden in its hollow. Cheers!
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