2007-01-18 14:29:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The only reason to use a green bottle is tra-di-tion . Green bottles were first used because when wine was first being put into glass bottles you could not make clear glass. Even wineglasses were colored not clear to start with. NO - the purpose is not to protect the wine from the UV rays – how many UV rays are in a case of wine and why are you storing your wine in the sunshine?
2007-01-18 14:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Rabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive cold is not good for wines, high humidity can damage the labels and causes mouldy corks, and excessive light is also a big problem with wine storage. Wine is bottled in green or brown coloured bottles to reduce light contact with the wine, and given time light can leech the colour from red wines and can give the whites a murky tinge.
2007-01-18 22:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by G L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their not all green ... Some are Clear ... Actually there are several colors, but green is a popular wine bottle color,, Probably an ole School Thing !!!!!!!! I'm sure there's something to it,, like it would sell better , or maybe it ages better ..
Very Good Question Though .....
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2007-01-18 22:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all wine bottles are green
2007-01-18 22:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by cantik 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all are green. The color does help keep its flavor. I do believe also that the color of a bottle is based on the type of metal that is used in the manufaturing process. Metals are mixed in with the glass for specific purposes, mainly to preserve freshness and flavor.
2007-01-18 23:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by STEVE S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep the light out. It does something to the wine.
Milk bottles were produced yellow a little while back for the same reason.
That's why a wine cellar is dark also.
2007-01-18 22:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by tryingmybest79 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The tone of green is probably more appealing to the eye. Weather it be for seducing someone, or an office party. If they made them all red (seduction) what if you were bringing it for a new years party? Green just is a very seasonal color that can go with most occasions.
2007-01-18 22:32:00 · answer #7 · answered by curiosityreincarnated 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all are green, but they are coloured to protect the wine from the effects of sunlight.
2007-01-18 22:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So the wine does not oxidize from the sunlight and taste bad
2007-01-18 22:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Mayor McKim 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some are black. and others are white.
I'm not too sure its to protect them from sunlight...I would assume that anyone who puts wine in sunlight shouldn't even have wine in the first place..
arbor mist comes in clear boddles.
2007-01-18 22:32:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋