Crazy ideas from the world of wine (II)

 Bottles submerged 60 meters deep under the sea

Back to Earth and even below, 60 meters deep under the seas. It is here, off the coast of Finistère, that 6,500 bottles are stored. They rest there quietly, waiting to grow old. But why underwater, you ask us? The Amphoris company, which offers all winegrowers the option of immersing their bottles, explains that all the conditions are met for optimal aging of the best wines. Indeed, the choice of location is essential: water at a stable temperature of 13° all year round, total darkness, perfect hygrometry, the bottles are also individually fixed horizontally on the sand. 

Few shocks, no manipulation by humans, the place is also little exposed to passing boats. See you in a year for comparative laboratory tests: we will be able to see if aging was better than on Earth.

A tactile and intelligent bottle that keeps wine for a month

Technology is arriving strongly in the world of wine and nothing seems to be stopping the ideas of startups embarking on the wine adventure. The latest crazy idea comes from Boston and is called Kuvée. The principle: an empty bottle equipped with a smart screen and a valve that prevents air from entering the bottle, which allows the wine to be stored for a month. 

The screen shows you the number of glasses that can still be served, but also information on the origin of the wine! You can rate the wine, which will allow the tool to offer you ideas for other bottles that you could taste. We can't wait to try it!