As ordinary consumers, how should we choose among the fancy decanters on the market? Today, let’s talk about the decanter.

1. What is the function of a decanter

You may think that a decanter is optional, but in fact, if you compare wine to a woman, then the decanter is like makeup, which can add to the icing on the cake for excellent wines, and can also take ordinary wines to the next level.

The decanter has two main functions: decanting and removing sediment.

(1) Decanter: Decanter can allow the wine to be in moderate contact with the air, so that the rough tannins become softer; in addition, some young wines are more "slow-heating" and the aroma is more occluded and tightened. Through this step, it can be gradually opened. , Exudes aroma. In addition, sulphur dioxide is added to wine during the production process, so some wines will form a reducing odor. What we smell is rotten egg, sulfur and other odors. During the decanting process, these unpleasant aromas will gradually evaporate and disappear.

(2) Removal of precipitation: During storage for many years, precipitation will appear in many old wines. Through this step, it is possible to avoid precipitation remaining in the wine glass from affecting the taste.

In addition, there is another function, which is to look good! Let the dining table become full of style.

2. the choice of decanter

The first is the material. The glass decanter is made of crystal glass and ordinary glass. Crystal glass is thinner, more durable, and more expensive. The price of a certain treasure ranges from 200 yuan to several thousand yuan, while ordinary glass is cheaper. You can buy it for about tens to 300 yuan. You can decide this according to your wallet.

There are so many kinds of decanters, how can you choose to make wine taste better?

The second is the shape. Since contact with air is an important part of the decanter, the design of the decanter naturally starts from this point. The larger the contact area with air, the stronger the sobering effect; on the contrary, the weaker it is.

The most common glass decanters on the market have 4 shapes: Cone, Carafe, Cornet and Lyre.