What is a decanter?


Under normal circumstances, the decanter will have a long neck, which is mainly used to allow more time for the wine to oxidize when it flows through the neck; there is a very thick chassis to hold the wine, increase the wine and air s contact.

The function of the decanter

The decanter is a vessel used for drinking newly fermented wine. Its function is to let the wine contact the air, make the aroma of the wine fully play, and separate the sediment in the wine. It is also called a decanting bottle or decanting pot.
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What are the types of decanters ?


Decanters of different materials


(1) Glass
Glass has long been an excellent material for making decanters. However, too much carving or color will affect the visual experience of decanting, so the most common and ideal decanter is usually colorless and transparent glass.


(2) Crystal
In addition to being used for decanting, the crystal decanter can also be used as a home decoration, because it has an elegant appearance, full of artistic colors, and looks like a handmade art.


Decanters of different shapes


Decanters come in all shapes and sizes and are one of the most eye-catching of all wine rigs. Different shapes of decanters are more suitable for different people's aesthetic feelings.


(1) Ordinary type
This type of decanter is the most common. Generally, the bottom area is large, the neck is narrow and long, and the entrance is wider than the neck, which is very convenient for pouring and pouring wine.


(2) U-shaped
Compared with the previous one, the U-shaped decanter is a bit more beautiful, and the wine can be entered from one mouth and out from the other. Whether it is poured or poured out, it is not easy to spill.


(3) Tumbler type
With a beautiful diamond cut pattern, it is a finely crafted work of art. It consists of a crystal bottle and a crystal tray, the decanter is placed on the base, and the fulcrum in the middle can support the decanter to rotate like a top!


(4) Deep and long type
The shape of this decanter is similar to a vase, with a narrow bottom and a long neck. It is more suitable for wines that need to be cooled down. It can be placed directly in an ice bucket to cool down while decanting.


(5) Old wine decanter
This kind of decanter usually has a stopper, and its shape can basically be used as a wine bottle. The purpose is to change the bottle of old wine. After aging, the old wine can be drunk with only a slight breath, but there will be a lot of precipitation in it, so it needs to be It's about changing the bottle, not overly sobering up.


(6) Others
In addition to the shapes listed, there are many more shapes of decanters.


The cleaning steps of the decanter


Pour water into the decanter, shake it a few times, and then pour it out to remove any remaining wine. Pour in the detergent, add water to soak, and then use a bottle brush to scrub the decanter, cleaning every part as much as possible, especially the neck and bottom. Pour off the solution and rinse with clean water.

Nowadays, there are also tools specially used for cleaning the decanter. A box of bright small metal balls has obviously much less friction and is more labor-saving and safer.