🍷 Canned wine
Wine in a light, unbreakable aluminium can.
Canned wine is wine packed in an aluminium can. The package is light, does not break and is handy on the go: a picnic, a hike or the beach. Cans are usually small, holding one or two servings.
Inside, the can has a protective lining so the metal does not touch the wine. Simple, fresh wines are usually chosen for cans: light whites, rosés, sparkling. Ageing wine in a can is not usual; it is drunk young.
The can is one more replacement for the glass wine bottle, like the bag-in-box. It has its advantages: weight, closure and convenience. It also has drawbacks: many fans feel a bottled wine looks more serious. The package does not change the grape or the way the wine is made, only the container. This format is especially popular in countries where people enjoy wine outdoors. Before buying it is worth checking the bottling date: such wines are best drunk within a year.
How it connects to Wine
🍷 Canned wine → then → 🍷 Wine bottle ← packed in ← 🍷 Wine
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- Next step
- 🍷 Wine bottle
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- 🍾 Wine containers, glassware and serving
Frequently asked questions
What is canned wine?
Wine packed in light, unbreakable aluminium cans.
Which wines are usually canned?
Mostly light young wines: whites, rosés and sparkling.
Can canned wine be kept for long?
Cans are meant for young wines, so long ageing is usually not expected.
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