Alldi has confirmed it will sell six-litre 'Methuselahs' of prosecco again after the giant wine bottles sold out last year.
The Methuselahs contain the equivalent of eight standard 75cl prosecco bottles, so make sure you have got a few people round if you plan on cracking one open this Christmas season.
The bottles, which stand twice as high as a normal bottle, sold out in a day when they went on sale last year. Aldi has confirmed the £99 Methuselahs will go back on sale on Friday November 1. The bottles will be available through Aldi's online store. Sales will be limited to one bottle per customer.
Aldi describes the prosecco as "light, fun and frothy - with notes of parma violets, ripe pear and papaya, as well as having a soft and well-balanced palate".
So how do you safely open a gigantic bottle of fizzy wine? Aldi's wine expert, Sam Caporn, has a few tips,
How to safely open a six-litre Methuselah bottle of prosecco
Step 1: Chilling your Methuselah
We all know that it’s vital to chill your bottle of bubbly before serving, but if you don‘t have the luxury of a completely empty fridge, getting your Methuselah cool can be a little trickier than your average bottle. I’d recommend chilling your Methuselah in a large bucket filled with ice, or leaving it outside if it’s nice and cold, to get that lovely cool fizz.
Step 2: Popping the cork
Whether it’s a normal size bottle or a Methuselah – it’s important that you open the bottle safely to avoid any flying corks. For this larger bottle, I’d say this is definitely a two-man job, so grab a pal and follow the below:
First remove the muzzle – but make sure you keep hold of the cork at all times (this is the key to avoiding any accidents)
Now its time for a little help from your friends - one of you needs to hold the base of the bottle while the other looks after the neck
Pointing away from the party of people, twist the bottle (and not the cork) until the cork gently loosens
Step 3: Pouring the Prosecco
Again this is a two man-job – so you’ll need a friend (one holding the base and one holding the neck). The main thing is to take it slow to avoid any spills and wastage. Some people like to pour their Methuselah into decanters – but personally I think that takes a bit of the fun (and froth) out of it!
Step 4: Enjoy
This one is easy – you know what to do!
