Choosing the right red wine decanter can make the process of decanting simple. The vessel should have a long narrow neck, wide base, and be made of clear material. The neck should be unobstructed and easy to hold. Sediment should be left to settle before decanting.
Decanting a red wine can seem like a very elegant and somewhat intimidating thing to undertake and do well, but choosing the right wine decanter can make the process simple to learn. A red wine decanter doesn’t even have to be a vessel specifically labeled as a decanter, and sometimes the best ones are those selected to accent existing home decor. Selecting the appropriately colored and shaped container can lead to greater enjoyment of many bottles of wine.
The first thing to consider is the shape of the red wine decanter. The vessel should have a long narrow neck and a wide base. The mouth of the decanter shouldn’t be so narrow that it’s difficult to pour the wine into it, but if it’s a wide-mouthed vessel, the neck should be smaller than the opening. The body of the decanter should be wide; make sure it is large enough to fit all the wine in the body. When the bottle has been emptied into the decanter, there should be no wine in the neck.
The material from which the red wine decanter is made is also important. Most are made of glass, but clarity is vital. If the decanter is made of some sort of decorative crystal that distorts the view of the wine, this can make it difficult to examine the wine for clarity. Decanting can help remove the residue from the bottle; while pouring into a clear decanter, the wine transfer can stop as the residue starts to pour. Being able to see the clarity of the wine is key, so the decanter should be made of a clear material instead of colored glass or crystal.
The neck of the decanter should also be clear and unobstructed by design or decoration. This, and the addition of a light source behind the red wine decanter, will make it easy to see any sediment in the wine. Some new decanters even have a built-in screen to catch any residue that might be spilled from the bottle. The bottles should be left upright for at least a day before decanting, which will allow any residue to settle to the bottom.
A red wine decanter can be made from crystal or glass, and the delicacy of the vessel is a matter of personal preference. The shape of the decanter can make cleaning difficult, an essential step in preserving the integrity of each individual bottle of wine. Making sure the decanter is easy to hold and has a sturdy base can make this crucial step much easier.
Protect your devices with Threat Protection by NordVPN
