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What do you have to consider when transporting wine?
In principle, similar rules apply to wine transport as to wine storage.
First of all, it is important that the bottles are protected from damage. This can be reliably achieved with standard bottle shipping cartons, which are available at every post office, packaging manufacturer or courier service. Packaging made of polystyrene or using bubble wrap also serves its purpose, although it is less practical. Note: Some shipping companies only insure the goods if officially certified packaging (shipping boxes) is used.
In addition, the two main risks in wine transport are, on the one hand, excessively high temperatures and, on the other, wide temperature fluctuations. Both affect the aroma and stability of the wine. So driving a trunk full of wine around for two weeks at over 30 degrees Celsius during a summer holiday is definitely not recommended. A sign that a wine has been exposed to too high temperatures is sometimes the fact that the cork is moist and sticks out a little from the bottle. But this is at best a possible indication and by no means a reliable indication.
Shocks during transport can also have a negative effect on the wine - whether it is due to uneven roads, starting and braking or the use of conveyor belts at the service provider. For this reason, it is advisable to give the wine a certain amount of rest after transport to allow it to regain its balance. One or two weeks is a safe period for this.