Chill the bottle well before opening
Remove the foil from the top
Keep the bottle pointed away from people and fragile objects
Hold the cork firmly with...
Vinegar-like or sharp sour smell
Musty, moldy, or wet cardboard smell
Brown or dull color in a wine that should be bright
Cloudiness or unexpected sediment in...
Look at the wine’s color and clarity
Swirl the glass gently
Smell the wine
Take a small sip
Let the wine coat your mouth
Notice sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol,...
Re-cork the bottle tightly with the original cork or a wine stopper
Store the bottle upright to reduce air exposure
Keep it in the refrigerator, even...
Remove the foil or capsule covering the cork
Place the corkscrew tip in the center of the cork
Twist the corkscrew straight into the cork
Stop before...
Chill the Prosecco
Remove the foil
Loosen the wire cage
Keep one hand on the cork
Hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle
Twist the bottle, not the cork
Ease...
Hold the stem between your thumb, index, and middle fingers
Rest the base lightly on your ring finger if needed
Keep your grip gentle and relaxed
Avoid...
Re-cork the bottle tightly with the original cork or a wine stopper
Store the bottle upright to reduce oxygen exposure
Refrigerate the wine after opening, even...
Remove the foil or capsule from the top
Unfold the corkscrew
Center the screw on the cork
Twist the screw into the cork
Keep twisting until the screw...
