Terracotta wine brick

It’s an age-old principle—and incredibly effective!

Soaked for a few minutes in cold water before a meal, this porous terracotta brick absorbs the water and then slowly releases it through evaporation throughout lunch or dinner, effortlessly keeping the bottle cool. Rosé, white, sparkling—anything best enjoyed chilled has a place here.

Hand-thrown, with a slip-coated and glazed neck in a straw-colored tone, it holds a standard-sized bottle upright. Its understated silhouette fits just as naturally on a set table as it does on an outdoor bar. Made in France from dense, sturdy terracotta, it stands out from the metal or plastic coolers found everywhere; it’s a tableware piece in its own right, not a functional accessory to be hidden away.

For a wine lover who pays as much attention to the table as to the cellar, it’s a thoughtful and sustainable gift idea.