Any wine bottle can be used and re-used so long as it is perfectly clean and sterilized before wine goes in. If you're saving bottles, rinse them immediately after use. If there are any visible black spots or bacteria, discard the bottle. If there are any visible
black spots or bacteria, discard the bottle. As for corks, there are
different lengths. The short
ones are used for short term wines, while long corks are better for long
term wines. You can also
find wine bottles that accept a screw-top. Although not popular among
traditionalists, screw tops
actually provide a good seal, but they are not nearly as romantic.