Wine packaging and the environmental impact of the logistics surrounding the distribution are becoming a concern for British consumers.

A recent article by Tim Aiken (The Guardian)  indicates at a time when we’re supposed to be reducing our carbon footprints, an increasing number of producers are packaging their wines in disgracefully heavy bottles. It is mainly, but not exclusively, a Latin thing: the major culprits are Spain, Italy and Argentina, where anyone who makes an icon wine seems to come over all macho and purchase the thickest glass available.

The only wine that justifies a heavyweight bottle is Champagne / Sparkling wine where the wine style (and the potential for serious accident) dictates the choice of package.

The shipping of wine to the lucrative markets like the UK, USA and the East are putting pressure on the environment as heavier bottles creates a bigger carbon footprint.

Arniston Bay Brand News

Keeping with its policy of constantly innovating and reducing carbon footprint, the best-selling Arniston Bay brand – who also pioneered the eco-friendly wine pouch – is lightening up by introducing lightweight wine bottles.

Source: guardian.co.uk