How to plug the red wine cork back after it is pulled out?

Most people can’t finish a bottle of wine, and it’s not easy to put the cork back in. If the cork is difficult to open without a tool, then the pulled out cork is somewhat swollen, making it more difficult to put it back in. Normally, after the wine cork is opened, it cannot be plugged back as before . The red wine cork is made of cork , which is knocked in by a machine or a hammer at the manufacturer. After the cork is put into the bottle, it will be close to the body of the bottle and play a sealing effect. So it is very difficult to reinstall it. Even if it is forced to go back, it can only ensure that there is no air leakage. In fact, there is still a better way to solve it. Today Yuncang Winery shared how to put the red wine cork back after it is pulled out?

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First of all, put the cork in a ventilated and hot place, and find a way to dry the cork, and it will be easy to stuff it in after drying. Or choose a new cork that is strong enough. In order to make the cork easier to insert into the bottle mouth, use the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, put the cork in the refrigerator to cool down, and then re-seal the bottle to minimize air entry before sealing the bottle. in the bottle.

Second, pour the unfinished wine into a smaller bottle, re-cork it, and put it in the refrigerator. Or you can buy a simple wine stopper or vacuum stopper to seal leftover wine. These stoppers are cheaper and worth keeping.

Third, use a vacuum pump to extract the air in the wine bottle, which can prevent the wine from contacting with oxygen, which can help the wine to last longer. The only disadvantage is that the original sulfur dioxide gas in the wine may be drawn out, so the remaining wine It is still the best policy to drink it as soon as possible. The moment the wine is opened, the air begins to react with the wine. After opening the bottle, the wine will usually completely deteriorate in about 3 days (2 days for white wine).

Fourth, if you really can’t finish drinking in a short period of time, you can use professional tools to inject carbon dioxide or nitrogen into the wine bottle to protect the wine from oxidation.

If you can't find a good way to ensure that the rest of your wine is preserved, don't despair, a bottle of high-quality wine can be converted into an equally flavorful wine vinegar, or as a dressing for a green salad.