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Have you ever put a bottle in the freezer for “just 5 minutes”… and then forgotten about it? 🧊🍾
It happens more often than you might think.

When wine freezes, it expands: this can make the cork pop out or even break the bottle. ❄️
What’s more, while extreme cold dulls aromas and fragrances, water and alcohol may even separate, altering the taste. 🍷
Sometimes, crystals can also form at the bottom: they’re harmless, but still a sign that something has changed.

And if you freeze a sparkling wine? The risk is even higher: it could explode. 💥
So, can the wine be saved?
The answer is no, because it will hardly ever go back to the way it was.

Moral of the story: better to wait a few extra minutes… than ruin a bottle. ⏳

Guess! 🍇
A) Garganega
B) Verdicchio
C) Turbiana

There is a trick that is simpler than you might think. 🍷
What do you need? Water, ice and a handful of coarse salt. 🧊🧂
Fill an ice bucket with water and ice, then add the salt and stir gently.
Water transfers cold more quickly, while salt lowers the temperature even further. ❄️
Submerge the bottle and turn it every now and then to speed up the process.
In short: water, ice and salt are the perfect combo to chill wine in just a few minutes. ✅

Guess! 🤔
A) Cork defects
B) Natural crystals
C) Sugar residues

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