How to open wine without a corkscrew: 6 alternative and practical ways

Did you hit that irresistible urge to drink a wine and you realized that you don’t have any instrument to open the bottle? No need to despair: this post will teach you how to open wine without a corkscrew!

With some instruments that you already have at home, such as a fork, screw or pliers, you will be able to open your drink without further complications. And after checking out these tricks, the hardest part will just be deciding if you prefer white, red or rosé.

How to open wine with a serrated knife

1. With smooth movements, insert the knife in the center of the cork;
2. Protecting your hands with a cloth, gently pull the knife in circular motions;
3. When the cork is out, take it out with your hands.

This technique has no mystery and is great in those situations where you don’t have anything else available to open the bottle. Look:

It is important to be very careful when removing the knife and always protect your hands. No bruises, huh?

How to open wine with a lighter

1. Remove all the seal from the bottle;
2. Pass the fire on the neck of the bottle, next to the cork;
3. In about a minute you will be able to see the cork expanding until it pops out.

Be very careful: the cork can come out with great pressure. See in the video below:

Instead of a lighter, you can open the wine bottle with a candle. The idea is the same: heat the bottle with fire until the cork comes out.

How to open wine with screw

1. With the help of a screwdriver, insert a screw into the stopper of the bottle;
2. Using pliers, pull the screw – and the stopper together.

It takes some force to remove the screw and cork, but it works. Do you think not? Then watch the video:

This trick is more recommended for wines that have corks, which are easier to pierce with the screw.

How to open wine with shoes

1. Remove the seal from the wine bottle;
2. Put it inside a shoe that has a thin sole;
3. Tap the shoe against the wall until the cork pops out;
4. Easily remove the cork by hand.

Believe it or not: with a wall, a shoe and a little strength it is possible to open a bottle of wine. The video below shows this in practice.

It is important not to hit the bottle too hard, as the wine may spill or the bottle may break in the process.

How to open wine with a cloth

1. Fold a dish towel into a square;
2. Hold the cloth against a wall and tap the bottom of the bottle against it;
3. When the cork is out, just pull it out.

This technique is a little similar to the shoe technique: the dish towel cushions the bottle and makes it easier for the cork to come out. See in the video:

Once again, be careful not to let the cork fly away! As soon as it is more out, take it out with your bare hands.

How to open wine with a fork

1. Insert the fork handle into the stopper;
2. Forcefully push the cork in.

Yes, here the idea is not to remove the cork, but to push it into the bottle. It is the fourth idea presented in the video below:

To work, use a fork that is sturdy and has a metal handle. Of the techniques presented above, this one should only be used as a last resort. Whenever possible, uncork your wine!

Now that you can open the bottle without any difficulty, it’s time to learn more about the world of this drink. This wine beginner’s guide has great tips for anyone who wants to know how to enjoy a variety of different labels! Did you go to taste?