A wine aerator (or decanter) is a tool that serves to oxygenate the wine while serving it in the glass. The aeration or oxygenation of the wine, as its name suggests, allows the wine to "breathe", which is achieved when the liquid comes into contact with the air that surrounds it.
How does a wine aerator work?
The wine aerator is placed on the bottle or held over the glass (depending on the type of aerator) and the wine is poured into the glass. It is a very simple process, which takes little time and has great benefits.
It is an essential element for wine lovers, as it allows you to better appreciate and differentiate red wines, especially younger and closed reds.
This is achieved thanks to the aeration process, which allows the development of more complex aromas and minimizes those inert gases that are naturally inside the bottle (such as carbon dioxide, which can dull the aroma or alter its compounds. chemicals) manages to soften the tannins and open the wine.
What are tannins?
According to the experts of “unbuenvino.comThe tannins they are organic substances found naturally in wine, and that provide that sensation of dryness on the palate after consuming it.
When to use a wine aerator?
We must use an aerator in young wines with strong and closed tannins, as they may require up to 1 h of oxygenation, while the older red wines they only take a few minutes.
A wine oxygenator can be used with red wines, as long as you want to achieve a more remarkable flavor and a greater ease in appreciating all the nuances and aromas that a good wine can give us. It is because of that It is a fundamental tool for all those who know how to appreciate a good red.
Types of wine aerators
At Cavanova, you can find high-quality aerators that, thanks to their variety of sizes, are perfectly adapted to domestic or professional use:
