Think Wine

The Wine in the Aluminum Bottle

The winemaking philosophy for Think Wines is to make a well balanced wine that allows regional and varietal expression, without excessive winemaker intervention while leading the evolution in sustainability for the environmentally conscious.  Think Red, Pink , and White have subtle and harmonious flavors and is sourced from one of Europe's top emerging wine destinations for remarkable quality and value.  Leading the innovation to enjoy wine with less environmental impact is Think Wines, the wine in the aluminum bottle.

Why an Aluminum Bottle?

Aluminum is much lighter than glass, thus reducing the carbon footprint created during transportation.  Almost double the amount can be shipped as compared to wine packaged in glass.  The lighter weight also makes it easier to handle and takes up less space to store.

Aluminum chills 5 times faster than glass, reducing the energy needed to chill white and rosé wines.

The packaging is 100% recyclable and aluminum is the most-recycled container type, almost double the percentage as compared to glass.

Think Wines bottle is shatter proof and more durable, making it ideal for outdoor venues especially where glass bottles are prohibited or not convenient such as beach bars, pool bars, concerts, sports arenas, airplanes, trains, and clubs.

The Design -

Think Wines is also leading the innovation evolution for packaging design.  The 2009 edition of Women and Wines of the World International Competition™ Femmes et Vins du Monde Concours International in Monte Carlo, Monaco, awarded Think Pink a gold medal for design and silver medal for the wine.

The simple form, refined lettering and fresh colors create a contemporary and powerful look.  The use of two different labels, two different faces and two different fonts on the bottles creates an irreverent look and a classic look at the same time all the while facing forward. The design also incorporates the concept of what type of wine is in the bottle and when under UV lights, the labels glow; excellent for creative parties and nightclubs.

The Source -

The innovation does not stop at the packaging; the wine is sourced from the best vineyards in the Alentejo region of Portugal, an emerging region in Europe known for producing quality wines at a remarkable value.  The region produces rich, concentrated wines with sundrenched, extraverted, ripe fruit flavors.

Alentejo is located in the south-eastern area of the country where the climate finally escapes the influence of the Atlantic Ocean.  The climate is contental with very little rainfall thus keeping the yields amazingly low.  The gentle undulating hills are composed of mainly granite and schist, ideal for vineyards.

The Grapes -

The grapes used to make Think Wines are some of Portugal's unique varieties that allow for individualism and interesting wine but deliver flavor and quality.  Grape varieties such as Aragónez, Catelão, Trincadeira, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Rabo de Ovelha are used in the production of Think Wines.

The Red Grapes -

Aragónez also known as Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz, and Cencibel ahs been grown for centuries in Alentejo.  It produces full-bodied and highly aromatic wines with aromas of plum and berries.  Aragónez is the primary grape used for the Rioja wines of Spain and one of the principal grapes used in the fortified wines of Vinho do Porto or Port wine from Portugal.

Catelão is the most widely-grown red grape variety in Portugal.  Wines produced from Catelão are powerful and intense with aromas and flavors of cranberry and currants suitable for lengthy cellaring.  The grape is also known as Periquita, João de Santarém and Castelão Francês.

Trincadeira is one of the most important and traditional grape varieties of Alentejo.  It has excellent acidity, soft tannins and abundant aromas of plum and blackberry, yielding elegant and well balanced wines.  It is also known as Tinta Amarela, Espadeiro, Mortágua, and Crato Preto.

The White Grapes -

Antão Vaz is predominately grown in Alentejo.  It is an early-pick variety that produces wines with tropical and mango fruit aromas while maintaining its natural acidity for elegant and refreshing wines.

Roupeiro (Síria) is best known for producing wines with excellent acidity and honeyed notes of lime and tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango.

Rabo de Ovelha also known as Rabigato and Boal/Bual, which is one of varieties used in the production of Madeira is an early ripening grape that has good acidity with notes of peach, pear, apricot and apple.

It is through the use of innovative packaging and a quality fruit source that Think Wines leads the evolution in sustainability for the environmentally conscious wine consumer where every glass matters.

The Aluminum Bottle -

The aluminum bottle is coated with a USDA approved coating for food, beer and beverage products which helps to protect the aluminum from the wine and the wine from the aluminum. 

Currently the coating is used for products ranging from canned fruits, vegetables and soups, vacuum closures for jarred foods, to canned colas, caps for bottled water, fruit juices and sodas, as well as crown caps for beer.