Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Sommelier Svelte: elegance, lightness, and sustainability in a Burgundy wine bottle

Sommelier Svelte is a Burgundy-style wine bottle that combines elegance, lightness, and durability. Weighing just 500 g—well below the average for its category (600–750 g)—it significantly reduces glass consumption, production energy, and CO₂ emissions during transport.

Available in Antico (containing 65–75% recycled glass) or Wild Glass (100% post-consumer recycled glass of local origin), Sommelier Svelte offers producers a modern, circular, and responsible packaging solution — without compromising on premium identity.

An eco-designed bottle, engineered for performance

Lightweight structure: just 500 g, for significant reductions in raw materials and energy.
Fully recyclable: glass is infinitely recyclable, without loss of quality.
Industrial compatibility: seamless integration into existing bottling lines, with no costly adaptations.
Wild Glass option: 100% recycled glass, reducing CO₂ emissions by 27% according to LCA studies.
Premium aesthetics: sleek profile, wide neck, and refined colors for strong visual impact.

A reduced environmental footprint, from start to finish

Less raw material: savings of 100–250 g of glass per bottle compared to premium standards.
Lower energy use: less melting required, with lower furnace temperatures enabled by recycled glass.
Optimized transport: lighter weight means lower fuel consumption and reduced logistic emissions.
Responsible production: factory equipped with hybrid-electric technology limiting fossil gas use.

Sustainable and global logistics

Sommelier Svelte benefits from a decentralized warehouse network, enabling direct shipments from factory to client and reducing intermediate transport.

Biofuel transport available: up to 90% reduction in shipping-related emissions.
Less secondary packaging: optimized logistics reduce excess materials and waste.
Recycled and recyclable materials also used for transport packaging.

A circular packaging solution, aligned with market expectations

The bottle meets a dual requirement: preserving the premium image expected in the wine sector while embracing the principles of a circular economy.

100% recyclable material, infinitely reusable.
Minimal end-of-life impact: less than 2% of total emissions, according to LCA.
Consumer alignment: eco-responsible packaging that is visually distinctive and on-trend.
International relevance: lightweight, circular, and premium in design, easily adaptable across global markets.