2006-06-29 10:54:47 · 5 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Wine being a naturally fermented product will tend to have residue no matter how well it is racked and fined. The punt helps to spread the residue to the sides when they settle to the bottom. red wines tend to have more residue than the whites.
2006-06-30 21:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Roan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was originally created to assist in pouring. Used as a handle for your thumb. Other than that, it has no meaning/use.
2006-07-02 02:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by iggyclyde2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the link below - good explanation.
2006-06-29 13:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by starflyer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its to put your thumb in when serving it to get a better grip
2006-06-29 11:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by drunkbomber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tells quality
2006-06-29 10:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋