Placing a wine in a decanter wakes up the wine so that it reveals its
full personality.
Decanting is typically essential for
older wines or Ports, which contain sediment that can add bitterness to
the wine.
Wine decanters allow the wine to breathe and
may improve the flavour of older wines. Decanting also presents the wine
in a glass or crystal receptacle which highlights the natural colours.
Wine decanters are simply used for aesthetic reasons.
Wine Decanters Shapes and Styles
Wine decanters are available in various styles and shapes. The most
popular styles among them are :
- Duck Wine Decanter - This unique duck-shaped
design has a funnel-like neck for pouring in wine and a narrow "tail"
spout through which to serve.
- Vivendi Wine Decanter - Vivendi is crafted of
beautiful non-lead crystal and features sleek, dramatic lines that
swoop into a wide base. This special shape provides maximum aeration
for both young and mature wines, ensuring that taste and bouquet are
perfectly enhanced.
- Oval Wine Decanter - Fun and funky glass
decanter good for wine and adds flair to the table.
- Amphora Wine Decanter - The ancients stored
wine in giant amphorae where the tapered bottom doubled as a handle
for pouring.
- Techno Wine Decanter - This is a hand blown
glass decanter with a stand.
- Orbital Wine Decanter - For any wine lover,
this is the perfect birthday, anniversary or housewarming gift.
