Aluminium Bottles for Wine

A wine sold in a recyclable aluminium bottle which chills the drink in a fifth of the time that glass takes will be launched in the UK this summer. The Portuguese rose BrightPink comes in a 100% metallic bottle which is said to protect it from UV damage.

A wine sold in a recyclable aluminium bottle which chills the drink in a fifth of the time that glass takes will be launched in the UK this summer. The Portuguese rose BrightPink comes in a 100% metallic bottle which is said to protect it from UV damage. When full of liquid the 75cl aluminium packaging is 66% lighter than a standard glass bottle. The shatterproof container makes it suitable for use in outdoor areas, open air concerts, sea and air travel, according to winemaker Peter Bright. Also designed for use at parties and nightclubs, the word “pink” is printed on the bottle with UV glow in the dark ink. Keith Lay marketing director at the wine’s sole UK importer Ehrmanns said: “Aluminium chills wine in approximately 20% of the time that glass takes. This makes the pack ideal for barbeques, parties and picnics.” The wine itself is described as a cold fermented rose with a vivid colour and a ripe fruity aroma of strawberries and raspberries. It is made from grapes grown in southern Portugal. It is due to hit shops in the UK this summer costing around £5.99 per bottle, Ehrmanns said.