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	'''Bottling''' in [[winemaking]] refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as [[steel tanks]] or [[barrels]], into glass bottles for [[preservation]], [[ageing]], and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Robinson ~~(ed~~.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, ~~2015~~. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>		'''Bottling''' in [[winemaking]] refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as [[steel tanks]] or [[barrels]], into glass bottles for [[preservation]], [[ageing]], and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding MW, Tara Q. Thomas, ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, September 14, 2023. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged ageing.<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', ~~HarperCollins~~, ~~2000~~. ISBN 9780066212821.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.		The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged ageing.<ref>Roderick Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', Ecco Pr, 1 Nov. 2001. ISBN 9780066212821.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.

	In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & ~~Kunkee~~, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, ~~1999~~. ISBN 9780834212701.</ref>		In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Roger B. Boulton, Vernon L. Singleton, Linda F. Bisson, Ralph E. Kunkee, & 1 more, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 31 Oct. 1998. ISBN 9780834212701.</ref>

	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==
	Before bottling, wines are generally stabilised to ensure [[clarity]] and microbiological security. Common preparatory techniques include [[clarification]], [[filtration]], and the controlled addition of [[sulphur dioxide]] to protect against [[oxidation]] and [[microbial spoilage]].<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications''~~, 5th ed.~~, Academic Press, 2020. ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>		Before bottling, wines are generally stabilised to ensure [[clarity]] and microbiological security. Common preparatory techniques include [[clarification]], [[filtration]], and the controlled addition of [[sulphur dioxide]] to protect against [[oxidation]] and [[microbial spoilage]].<ref>PhD Jackson, Ronald S., ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', Academic Press Inc, 14 April 2020. ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>

	Bottling lines are designed to minimise oxygen exposure. Techniques such as [[inert gas blanketing]] during [[filling]] help preserve freshness, especially in delicate [[white wines]]. The choice of [[bottle closure]] — [[natural cork]], [[screwcap]], or [[synthetic]] — plays a significant role in how wine evolves in bottle, influencing permeability to oxygen and long-term ageing behaviour.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon, Dubourdieu, Donèche & Lonvaud, ''Handbook of Enology'', Wiley, 2006.</ref>		Bottling lines are designed to minimise oxygen exposure. Techniques such as [[inert gas blanketing]] during [[filling]] help preserve freshness, especially in delicate [[white wines]]. The choice of [[bottle closure]] — [[natural cork]], [[screwcap]], or [[synthetic]] — plays a significant role in how wine evolves in bottle, influencing permeability to oxygen and long-term ageing behaviour.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon, Dubourdieu, Donèche & Lonvaud, ''Handbook of Enology'', Wiley, 2006.</ref>
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	In traditional European contexts, bottling at the estate is often associated with authenticity and quality control, a concept formalised in regulations such as [[Estate bottling]]. Conversely, bulk transport and later bottling in destination markets has historically been common for [[fortified wines]] and large-scale commercial brands.		In traditional European contexts, bottling at the estate is often associated with authenticity and quality control, a concept formalised in regulations such as [[Estate bottling]]. Conversely, bulk transport and later bottling in destination markets has historically been common for [[fortified wines]] and large-scale commercial brands.

	Labelling and traceability are legally tied to bottling, with requirements that identify the bottler, lot numbers, and in many regions, compliance with appellation or geographical indication regulations.<ref>Robinson ~~(ed~~.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, ~~2015~~. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>		Labelling and traceability are legally tied to bottling, with requirements that identify the bottler, lot numbers, and in many regions, compliance with appellation or geographical indication regulations.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding MW, Tara Q. Thomas, ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, September 14, 2023. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	'''Bottling''' in [[winemaking]] refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as [[steel tanks]] or [[barrels]], into glass bottles for [[preservation]], [[ageing]], and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>		'''Bottling''' in [[winemaking]] refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as [[steel tanks]] or [[barrels]], into glass bottles for [[preservation]], [[ageing]], and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged ageing.<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', HarperCollins, 2000.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.		The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged ageing.<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', HarperCollins, 2000. ISBN 9780066212821.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.

	In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & Kunkee, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 1999.</ref>		In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & Kunkee, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 1999. ISBN 9780834212701.</ref>

	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==
	Before bottling, wines are generally stabilised to ensure [[clarity]] and microbiological security. Common preparatory techniques include [[clarification]], [[filtration]], and the controlled addition of [[sulphur dioxide]] to protect against [[oxidation]] and [[microbial spoilage]].<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020.</ref>		Before bottling, wines are generally stabilised to ensure [[clarity]] and microbiological security. Common preparatory techniques include [[clarification]], [[filtration]], and the controlled addition of [[sulphur dioxide]] to protect against [[oxidation]] and [[microbial spoilage]].<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020. ISBN 9780128161180.</ref>

	Bottling lines are designed to minimise oxygen exposure. Techniques such as [[inert gas blanketing]] during [[filling]] help preserve freshness, especially in delicate [[white wines]]. The choice of [[bottle closure]] — [[natural cork]], [[screwcap]], or [[synthetic]] — plays a significant role in how wine evolves in bottle, influencing permeability to oxygen and long-term ageing behaviour.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon, Dubourdieu, Donèche & Lonvaud, ''Handbook of Enology'', Wiley, 2006.</ref>		Bottling lines are designed to minimise oxygen exposure. Techniques such as [[inert gas blanketing]] during [[filling]] help preserve freshness, especially in delicate [[white wines]]. The choice of [[bottle closure]] — [[natural cork]], [[screwcap]], or [[synthetic]] — plays a significant role in how wine evolves in bottle, influencing permeability to oxygen and long-term ageing behaviour.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon, Dubourdieu, Donèche & Lonvaud, ''Handbook of Enology'', Wiley, 2006.</ref>
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	In traditional European contexts, bottling at the estate is often associated with authenticity and quality control, a concept formalised in regulations such as [[Estate bottling]]. Conversely, bulk transport and later bottling in destination markets has historically been common for [[fortified wines]] and large-scale commercial brands.		In traditional European contexts, bottling at the estate is often associated with authenticity and quality control, a concept formalised in regulations such as [[Estate bottling]]. Conversely, bulk transport and later bottling in destination markets has historically been common for [[fortified wines]] and large-scale commercial brands.

	Labelling and traceability are legally tied to bottling, with requirements that identify the bottler, lot numbers, and in many regions, compliance with appellation or geographical indication regulations.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>		Labelling and traceability are legally tied to bottling, with requirements that identify the bottler, lot numbers, and in many regions, compliance with appellation or geographical indication regulations.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN 9780198871316.</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged [[ageing]].<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', HarperCollins, 2000.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.		The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged ageing.<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', HarperCollins, 2000.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.

	In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & Kunkee, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 1999.</ref>		In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & Kunkee, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 1999.</ref>

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'''Bottling''' in [[winemaking]] refers to the process of transferring wine from bulk storage vessels, such as [[steel tanks]] or [[barrels]], into glass bottles for [[preservation]], [[ageing]], and commercial sale. It is a critical stage that not only determines the stability of the finished product but also influences its long-term development in bottle.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>

== Background ==
The containment and transport of wine has evolved from ancient use of [[amphorae]] and wooden barrels to the widespread adoption of glass bottles. By the 17th century, advances in glassmaking and the use of [[cork stoppers]] enabled wines to be sealed more securely, allowing for prolonged [[ageing]].<ref>Phillips, ''A Short History of Wine'', HarperCollins, 2000.</ref> Standardisation of bottle shapes and capacities in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the growth of the international wine trade.

In the modern era, bottling shifted from a manual craft to a mechanised process, with bottling lines capable of high-speed filling under controlled hygienic conditions. This transformation reduced spoilage and improved consistency across large production volumes.<ref>Boulton, Singleton, Bisson & Kunkee, ''Principles and Practices of Winemaking'', Springer, 1999.</ref>

== Characteristics ==
Before bottling, wines are generally stabilised to ensure [[clarity]] and microbiological security. Common preparatory techniques include [[clarification]], [[filtration]], and the controlled addition of [[sulphur dioxide]] to protect against [[oxidation]] and [[microbial spoilage]].<ref>Jackson, ''Wine Science: Principles and Applications'', 5th ed., Academic Press, 2020.</ref>

Bottling lines are designed to minimise oxygen exposure. Techniques such as [[inert gas blanketing]] during [[filling]] help preserve freshness, especially in delicate [[white wines]]. The choice of [[bottle closure]] — [[natural cork]], [[screwcap]], or [[synthetic]] — plays a significant role in how wine evolves in bottle, influencing permeability to oxygen and long-term ageing behaviour.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon, Dubourdieu, Donèche & Lonvaud, ''Handbook of Enology'', Wiley, 2006.</ref>

== Use in winemaking ==
Bottling is a decisive step for wines intended for immediate consumption as well as those destined for [[extended maturation]]. Errors at this stage, such as poor sanitation or excessive oxygen uptake, can result in spoilage faults including [[premature oxidation]] or microbial instability.<ref>Amerine & Ough, ''Methods for Analysis of Musts and Wines'', Wiley, 1980.</ref>

In traditional European contexts, bottling at the estate is often associated with authenticity and quality control, a concept formalised in regulations such as [[Estate bottling]]. Conversely, bulk transport and later bottling in destination markets has historically been common for [[fortified wines]] and large-scale commercial brands.

Labelling and traceability are legally tied to bottling, with requirements that identify the bottler, lot numbers, and in many regions, compliance with appellation or geographical indication regulations.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015.</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Estate bottling]]
* [[Wine ageing]]
* [[Bag-in-box]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Winemaking]]
[[Category:Wine packaging]]