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Why Is There An Indent At The Base Of Your Wine Bottles?

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Most people don't know the name, let alone its variety of uses — so we decided to get to the bottom of this oenological mystery.

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Getting To The Bottom Of Things

If you're a self-proclaimed oenophile like us, you probably pay more attention to what's coming out of the bottle rather than its base. But when you take a closer look, you'll notice that some wine bottles have a concave bump at the bottom. This is called a punt, and it has served a variety of uses throughout history.


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