Beneath Italy’s shimmering coastal waters, winemakers are experimenting with an unexpected aging technique: underwater wine in Italy. This innovative process, known as underwater enology, involves submerging bottles of wine or sparkling wine in the sea for months—or even years—allowing the ocean’s unique conditions to influence their maturation.

It’s a fascinating mix of tradition and modern craftsmanship that has sparked curiosity among wine lovers. Why age wine underwater? The sea offers a naturally stable temperature, complete darkness, and low oxygen levels—ideal for slow, controlled aging. The gentle movement of the tides and the surrounding saline environment may also introduce subtle nuances to the wine’s character, even though the bottles remain sealed.