Does A Spoon in Prosecco Keep It Fizzy?

Question

Does putting a spoon in Prosecco keep it fizzy? And if so, why?

Rami, Manchester

Answer

**DEFINITIVE** 

Name: Professor Hal, University of Brighton Public Understanding of Sciences

Answer: It’s a myth. Although keeping champagne cold does keep it fizzy putting a spoon in the bottle does nothing. 

Name: Clive, Carshalton

Qualification: Heard it on a food programme

Answer: It keeps it colder. If you keep champagne in the fridge it will stay fizzy anyway, but before fridges they put a spoon in it to keep it cold.