The world's first Arctic aged wine has just been salvaged from the bottom of the Norwegian Sea, an incredible feat made possible by Hurtigruten Norwa
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The experiment was a success, and the bottles were retrieved from the sea near the bucolic coastal village of Sandnessjøen. Norway's top-rated sommelier, Nikolai Haram Svorte, was on hand to sample the wine and was impressed with the results. He noted the refreshing citrus tones and mineral salty finish, remarking that the experiment had revealed a unique setting to store and age.
Hurtigruten is now looking to submerge more liquids, for even longer periods of time, in order to further explore the effects of underwater aging. In the coming months, the 'Havets Bobler' bottles will be served as part of Hurtigruten's dining experiences across its Coastal Express fleet.
Underwater aging is an intriguing concept, and it has been gaining traction in the wine industry in recent years. While Hurtigruten and Rathfinny's experiment marks the world's northernmost wine cellar, it is not the first time that sunken booze has been salvaged from the depths of the sea. Other notable examples include a 170-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Finland, as well as a store found within a German U-boat downed during World War I.
The success of Hurtigruten and Rathfinny's experiment is a testament to the potential of underwater aging, and it has opened the door to further exploration of this unique concept. So, if you're curious to see what underwater wine tastes like, you needn't be Norway's top-rated sommelier - you just need to book passage on a Hurtigruten voyage to this part of the world.
Title: Exploring the Potential of Underwater Aging: The World's First Arctic Aged Wine Salvaged from the Norwegian Sea
