A bottle of wine in our time does not cause muchof surprise. This drink learned to produce a very long time, even in antiquity. But such a type of container as a bottle into which it is poured today, appeared only recently. Depending on the type of wine and its place of manufacture, it can have a different shape and volume. Its modern look is a long way to perfection. Wine bottle has its own, very interesting story.
Glass containers have become widely used forspill of an intoxicating drink relatively recently. When people learned to make wine, they used completely different containers for storing it. For example, in Egypt, used amphoras (earthen vessels). Then mankind has studied the techniques of making glass. People realized that it perfectly retains all the taste. But a bottle of standard size wine appeared only in the early 19th century. The best volume for such a liquid is the capacity from 700 to 800 milliliters. But there are more impressive bottles, the volume of which is 2.3 liters. Gradually, winemakers in many countries took the volume of 750 milliliters as a standard, which facilitated the trade in this product.
Бутылка вина имеет и определенный цвет.Usually it is green, brown or light glass. Color may indicate affiliation to a specific region. For example, in Germany, Moselle wines are bottled in green bottles, Rhine wine - in brown, etc.
The configuration of the bottle is also important.Over the years, it has been established that the cylindrical shape is the most optimal. First, it is convenient to transport it in this form. Secondly, this capacity allows you to improve the conditions of storage of wine. It is stored in a horizontal position in the cellars, where it matures. The cylindrical shape and this method of storage allow the natural cork to remain always moist and prevent air from entering the bottle. Moreover, the touch of wine with cork gives it a certain taste.
Sometimes the shape that a bottle of wine hasindicates the origin and quality of its contents. By the classics can be attributed Burgundy bottle. This is an elongated container with sloping sides. This form is used by many wine producers in Europe. In the Burgundy bottle is poured "Chardonnay", "Beaujolais", "Chablis" and other beverages.
Classic Bordeaux Wine Bottlesa narrow, high capacity. Usually for red wine use green glass, and for white - light. Bordeaux wines and certain types of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are poured into such containers.
Some manufacturers have taken this form to spill French, Italian and Spanish dry wines.
In Germany and Alsace, an elongated Rhine bottle is used. Provencal form resembles an amphora, Frankish - flask.
Some German wines are bottled in a triangle shape. For champagne use a container of very thick glass.
A bottle of wine (or rather its shape) is of great importance for assessing the quality of the contents. Many experts can give the drink a characteristic only on the appearance of the container.
The shape of the bottle, the color of the glass - this is not only information about wine. These indicators have aesthetic value. And this is a certain brand, which is significant for many connoisseurs of good wine.
