If you notice an indent on a wine bottle, here’s the fascinating reason why it’s there
29-03-2024 21:30 via shareably.net

If you notice an indent on a wine bottle, here’s the fascinating reason why it’s there

Have you ever found yourself curiously examining the peculiar indent at the bottom of a wine bottle? This feature, known as the punt, is steeped in history and functionality, playing a role that extends far beyond mere aesthetics. Since wine’s early days around 6,000 B.C., its storage vessels have undergone numerous transformations, yet the punt...
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