EntranceWine packaging and the environment. Is wine out of the box the best wine? Wine in paper packaging
If you are going to a country house or a picnic, it is difficult and inconvenient to carry bottles with you. Recently, wine in boxes with a capacity of one to five liters is gaining more and more popularity among buyers. What kind of wine is sold in bags and how does it differ from what is in bottles.
Usually fortified and dry table wines are poured into bags. Vintage and collectible wines are not sold that way.
Packaged wine does not differ in quality from the same bottled wine. Usually table wine is bottled in liter bags and in 3- and 5-liter bags with an inner bag. This bag is made of foil and polyethylene - this way the wine is stored longer.
All materials from which the package is made must meet the requirements of the Russian Ministry of Health. Liter bags, as a rule, are produced without an inner bag and are less common than three- and five-liter ones.
There are no statistics on counterfeit packaged wines, but as far as we know, they are not counterfeited as often as bottled ones.
For picnics, barbecues or parties, wine bags are ideal.
Bag in box - a combination of the wisdom of the ancestors and modern technology.
High quality wine is a very gentle drink. It has many enemies (factors) that can worsen and sometimes completely destroy its quality. The wine must not be exposed to microorganisms, sunlight and atmospheric oxygen.
In the fight against microorganisms, winemakers use the sterilization of bottles and corks by chemical or thermal methods. The harmful effects of sunlight can be reduced by using tinted green or brown bottles. However, it is impossible to completely avoid the undesirable effects of oxygen, since in the neck of the bottle, after corking, there is always a small amount of air, the oxygen of which is absorbed by the wine and diverges for its oxidation.
Wine cannot remain for a long time (for a long time already one day) in an uncorked bottle, as it becomes infected with microorganisms contained in the air, oxidized by atmospheric oxygen and loses the aromatic substances that determine its recognition. The indicated problem has one solution - you need to drink the wine.
In 1954 he was proposed and patented original way maintaining the quality of the wine. The prototype of the invention was a wineskin, which, according to the Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language S.I. Ozhegov, means: "a bag made of animal skin for storing wine and other liquids." Bag in box is an original packaging with unique consumer properties that allows you to maintain the high quality of wine both during its storage and during its use.
Bag in box has the following advantages:
I have seen all sorts of wines in my life, even in tetrapacks, but I saw with a tap for the first time this year. I liked the idea and the taste of wine so much that now I want to try the whole line.
Isabella was the first to taste wine, it was red. I liked that in the morning my head does not hurt, although earlier after drinking one glass any wine in the morning I felt worse than ever.
Isabella ended rather quickly, the parents offered to bring other wines from the same manufacturer. Now I have fallen in love with semi-sweet white table wine Muscat.
Volume big: 3 liters.
Price: 2200 tenge (~440 rubles).
Manufactured by order of Lenta LLC in accordance with GOST 32030-2013.
The peculiarity of the packaging is that a tight plastic bag with a faucet is hidden in the box. Everything is sealed and I have never received a defective package. Wine pours out to the drop only if you pull out the bag.
You need to press the faucet from below with two fingers - the valve opens and the wine is poured into the glass. It is not very convenient that the faucet is too low - you can’t substitute a glass if the box is in the middle of the table, but the box has a handle by which you can lift the wine for bottling. And you can pour wine from the edge of the table, substituting a glass from below.
On the packaging you can find information about the composition with a description of the color and taste of the product. If someone understands all the flavors, then such a description will be understandable. I need to try everything myself to say whether I like it or not. I liked everything, except for the sulfur dioxide in the composition. You don't feel it, but you know about it.
Muscat wine has a beautiful golden color. If you carbonate, it will turn out to taste and color like champagne.
In glasses, this wine looks very similar to Apple juice, so put the children away during the feast or warn them not to take anything themselves.
Taste and morning after drinking wine.
The taste is pleasant with sourness and at the same time with a little sweetness. It is easy to drink, soft, not at all disgusting. There is no astringency, because it is a semi-sweet wine. In principle, the word muscat itself speaks for itself better than I am trying to describe here. Anyone who likes such wines should like it.
The aftertaste pleasantly pleased - it is not necessary to drink or seize wine. Almost any appetizer is suitable for this wine.
The aroma is very light, nutmeg, sweet-sour.
How does wine behave in the body?
I won’t talk about the harm of wine, as well as the consequences of its excessive consumption - I won’t dissuade anyone and I won’t even try - everyone has their own head on their shoulders.
I drink wine in moderation only when there is any reason. The manufacturer recommends that an open package be consumed within 10 days, but it takes me months to use it. my husband prefers beer and all the wine goes only to me.
During this time, the wine does not change its properties, color or taste.
After the first sip, the wine hits the head almost immediately, especially if it is drunk on an empty stomach. Intoxication passes rather quickly and without drowsiness.
If you drink a glass, then intoxication lasts almost an hour. Then everything goes back to normal again. Those. crystal clear consciousness, no drowsiness or headache.
For me, this is a bit of a strange state, because. before, after any bottled wine, I passed out immediately after dinner - I yawn all over or lie down to lie down because of a sore head.
But it is the wine of the Lenta company that does not cause such side effects and in the morning, even after a good evening intoxication, you feel efficient.
If you are wary of such wines, then I can say with confidence that it has been tested on myself, the wine is worthy.
For those who love muscat semi-sweet wines, I definitely recommend it. It is especially convenient to buy in such a package for a large company - cheap, high quality, tasty.
I wish you all a pleasant feast and congratulations on all the upcoming holidays!
Wine in a cardboard box with a characteristic inscription on the label is the main guest, comrade and brother of almost any gathering for a Russian person of absolutely any age after coming of age. Such a product is affordable, easy to use because it does not need a corkscrew, and relatively strong. At the same time, more high-status drinks also fall under the “shmurdyak” category, since the “wine in a box” position itself is not a quality criterion. The article will talk about how to separate one from the other and not accidentally buy a surrogate, which can lead to serious health consequences.
Terminology specifics
So, what is a shmurdyak and what does it represent? First of all, it is important to note that such a term is slang and is not generally accepted. The most accurate designation of the word is a surrogate, that is, alcohol that was spilled, and, possibly, prepared in a private household for the purpose of subsequent resale. The surrogate is very cheap at cost, since it often consists of waste industrial production or low-quality raw materials as such. Definitely not worth drinking. However, you still need to know what a shmurdyak is, as well as what its key features are.
Key differences
It is possible to understand that a surrogate is in front of the buyer before the box is opened. There are many criteria, someone advises paying attention to the quality of packaging, others insist on the importance of excise duty. You should not be shy and ask the seller, if we are talking about a specialized distributor point, for documents confirming the authenticity of the product. It is worth starting with this. Next, there is a check of the integrity of the box, the presence of an excise tax and many other criteria. In addition, shmurdyak may simply be a low-quality alcohol-containing drink that has nothing to do with real wine.
In particular, you should pay attention to such key features of a particular package:
- availability of a clear address and name of the manufacturer;
- excise;
- clear composition of the product;
- no violations in the tightness of the packaging;
- availability of additional information on the Internet.
If the buyer doubts the authenticity of a particular product, it is better to play it safe and buy wine in a bottle.
Benefits and baseless myths
It is extremely important to understand that not all wines in the box are surrogates or simply substandard products. This is the first and most important groundless myth that has been circulating among the people for a very long time. Of course, expensive and high-profile wine stores in Moscow hardly distribute such products, but you can find a good table drink in a box in a supermarket. It does not lose in quality to its "brother" in glass, while being cheaper and much more convenient. As for the rest of the myths for this category of goods, they can be distinguished in the following list:
- Packaging affects the taste palette. This myth is highly ambiguous. Yes, wine in a box does not breathe and aging for a long period in such a container entails oxidation and deterioration of taste. But this is important only when it comes to an expensive, collectible drink. It is unlikely that the taste of "Wine 777" can spoil the box.
- Such a drink is cheaper because its recipe does not contain a blend of grape varieties. Also a baseless accusation. If a particular wine in a box is made under license by a well-known manufacturer, then it is 100% from grapes, and not from concentrated raw materials, reputation is more expensive.
- Once the package is opened, the wine will go bad. Not quite right. The shelf life of the drink will decrease, but it is unlikely to deteriorate. In any case, this will happen at the same rate as alcohol in a bottle that has been leaked.
At the same time, wine in a box has a number of undeniable advantages, including durability, ease of transportation, simple and quick access. If we are talking about the so-called inner bag of several layers of foil, we can also talk about additional protection against sabotage. All this is available at a price lower than bottled counterparts, so the fear of products in the package is at least unreasonable.
Wine in a gift box
Such a wine in a box is often a source of pride for a person and, according to the article, is an extremely expensive, collectible drink. Do not confuse it with packaged alcohol. However, this is difficult to do, given the cost of both categories of goods. Wine shops in Moscow, as in other cities of Russia, they can speculate on a person's fear of purchasing a packaged drink. Thus, a cheap but presentable drink in a bottle gets into the consumer's basket.
It is noteworthy that in other countries of the world this is absolutely not the case, since buying wine in a box is not shameful and even profitable. So, for example, in Italy, the most massive lines of alcohol are sold for the most part in boxes, not bottles. Glass containers serve just as a gift, and not a daily product, which is logical and reasonable.
Is it always this cheap?
For example, consider Merlot Codici Primitivo, a pretty good wine, the cost of which for 3 liters is on average from 2.3 to 2.5 thousand rubles. The price tag for a bottle of 0.75 liters is already from 680 to 800 rubles and more. When moving to more affordable products, the difference becomes even more evident. However, it is worth remembering that there is always a risk of buying the mentioned surrogate. So, for example, a package of "Wine 777" or "Port" in a package resembling juice is unlikely to cross the threshold of $ 1 in price. But to purchase such a drink, guided by considerations of economy, is still not worth it. It is always worth remembering that the wine in the box is not the cheapest, such a statement is outdated.
Is it worth buying or not?
If the buyer expects to get just good alcohol at a bargain price and in convenient packaging - yes, it really is worth it. Wine in a box has long ceased to be an exclusively low-quality product, turning into just a convenient drink format, which, moreover, does not harm the environment as much as glass. In addition to savings, the client can count on ease of transportation, durability and comfort, which almost always outweighs an hour of weight in favor of such containers. On the other hand, there is the same shmurdyak, from which you need to stay as far away as possible.
Just look at the release date. Freshly packaged wine in a box tastes the same as bottled wine in the same price range. Ideal if dry wine bottled 2.5 months ago and less, semi-sweet - 6 months. "Boxed" wines "" are sold on average 1.5 months after bottling.
The box has its advantages.
Recall that the drink is not poured into the box itself, but into a plastic bag. But it is already put in a cardboard shell. Such packaging is called Bag-in-Box. It is light, convenient and cheap: even the same wine in a bottle and in a bag differs in price. In addition, the Bag-in-Box can hold several liters at once - a great solution, for example, for a picnic for a large company. But more often, cafes and restaurants buy drinks in boxes to sell them on tap.
The best wine in a box is fresh
The polyethylene into which the “boxed” wine is poured allows oxygen to pass through, and the drink oxidizes over time, changing the taste. It follows that a good wine in a box is fresh. Bag-in-Box makes drinks more accessible, but not suitable for long-term storage.
At the same time, there are many good wines that are bottled both in bags and in bottles from one barrel. Bottled wine can generally be stored for years. Boxed drinks are drunk immediately, without putting off for later.
Prehistorydaily_winegraph : "Is it true that the average level of wine in packages is lower than in bottles?". Yes, this is more true. This is due to the fact that the buyer of expensive wine is quite conservative and prefers a bottle for aesthetic reasons. Therefore, relatively inexpensive wine is usually poured into bags and BiBs. Which, naturally, is often not of very high quality. Nevertheless, in many countries you can buy very decent wine in these packages. In particular, domestic wine sales in Australia already consist of almost 40% of wine in the "alternative", a lot of quite normal wine is made in Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina.
Thanks to semiseccofor this post.
There are many options for good accompaniment. Beer requires a portable cold store, and hard liquor keeps event time to a minimum and may not be for everyone. Since the basis of kebabs is meat and vegetables, wine is the best choice. And for these purposes, there are excellent picnic wine options that have become widespread, namelywine in boxes.
There are two types of wine in boxes:
Firstand the most common is the wine in the packageTetra Pak (Tetra Pak). Although in Russia these are mostly sweet wines of a low price category, in other countries, such as Spain, this is an ideal package for young wines.
Secondis it the fault in the Bag-in-Box or justBiB (BiB). The technology is an excellent plus that the wine inside, after opening, does not come into contact with air. This is ensured by a plastic bag that shrinks inside a rigid shell when draining, so neither oxygen, nor bacteria, nor smell, nor light enters the wine container. For those who want to get more specific, more details here. http://www.bag-in-box.com.ua/#main.
The advantages of such packaging in nature are quite obvious, compared to glass bottles.
And you can also inflate or pour water into the bag and get a great pillow.
Made a purchase at three points, of which two supermarkets and one liquor store.
6 people tasted and combined, different levels of preference and knowledge of wine.
6 different wines, preference was given to BiBs
6 dishes on the grill and grill.
Grades will be averaged for ease of perception.
Chiantigiane, Toscoli Rosso, Italy, Toscano IGT, 11.5% vol.grapes: Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo
Medium-bodied, fruity, with hints of cherry in taste and aroma.
Average rating: 4/5.
Paired well with: Pork shish kebab. Cheese for frying.
Merlot Sangiovese, Cantine Ronco, Italy, Emilia-Romagna IGT, 12% vol.grapes: Merlot and Sangiovese.
Medium-bodied, not very pleasant nightshade tops, dull sweet spices.
average rating 2.5/5
Paired well with: Pork shish kebab. Lamb caret.
Rosso Beccaccia, Cantine Ronco, Italy, Emilia-Romagna IGT, 11.5% vol.Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot and Montepulciano.
Light, slightly slender, but very drinkable, cherry, redcurrant and gooseberry.
average rating 4/5.
Pairs well with:BBQ Turkey. Grilled vegetables. Cheese for frying.
Bianco di Sicilia, Cantine Ronco, Italy, Sicilia IGT, 12% vol.Grapes: Grecanico and Chardonnay.
Fresh, fruity, with a hint of citrus and a rich base.
Average rating: 4/5.
Pairs well with:Trout steaks in foil. Grilled vegetables. BBQ Turkey.
Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon,Cono Sur,Chile,Central Valley, 12.5% vol.grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Full-bodied, bright, black berries, black plums. Moderate tannins.
Average rating: 4.5/5.
Pairs well with:Lamb caret. Pork shish kebab.
Bordonaro Rosso, Firriato, Italy, Sicilia IGT, 13% vol.Grapes: Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese.
Body-bodied, with soft tannins, drinkable. Currants, ripe plums, wet tobacco leaf.
Average rating: 4.5/5
Pairs well with:Lamb caret. Pork shish kebab. BBQ Turkey.