The most complete classification of wine decanters
A decanter is a container that can be used to sober up alcohol. The so-called "decanter" is to pour the wine into the decanter, so that the precipitation in the old wine can be separated, and the new wine can breathe better and show the best style. However, there are many types of decanters, in addition to decanting, it can also be used as a work of art to highlight personal taste.
1. Decanter of different materials
(1) Glass
As early as the Roman Empire, glass was used to store and hold things. Since it does not affect the flavor of wine, glass has long been a good material for making decanters. However, too much engraving or color can affect the visual experience of decanting, so the most common and ideal decanter usually has a long neck and a large stomach, with a colorless transparent glass material and a stopper to seal it.
(2) Crystal
Many high-end brand manufacturers will use crystal or lead crystal glass to make decanters, of course, the lead content is very small. In addition to being used to sober up the wine, this decanter can also be used as a home decoration, because it looks elegant and full of artistic colors, like a handmade art. Whether used at home or at a business banquet, crystal decanter can easily hold the scene.
2. Decanters of different shapes
Decanters come in many shapes and are one of the most eye-catching of all wine assemblies. Different shapes of decanters to meet the aesthetic feelings of different people.
(1) Ordinary type
This type of decanter is the most common, generally large bottom area, narrow and long neck, the entrance is wider than the neck, very easy to pour wine.
(2) U-shaped
The U-shaped decanter has more beauty than the previous one, and the wine can be entered from one mouthful and discharged from the other. Whether it is poured or poured, it is not easy to spill.
(3) Arc type
The arc and U shape are very similar, but also one end into, the other end out, the difference is that the exit of the arc is more than a part of the U shape, so that there is no need to bend the wrist too much when pouring out the wine, the action will be more elegant.
(4) Root type
The twisted decanter may look like a fire dragon, or a boa constrictor, which looks curved, but has a different beauty when poured into wine.
(5) Twisted type
The twisted decanter may look like a fire dragon, or a boa constrictor, which looks curved, but has a different beauty when poured into wine.
(6) Others
Of course, in addition to the common shapes listed below, there are many other shapes of decanters.
3. Decanters at different prices
Depending on the material, production process, manpower, manufacturer, brand awareness and other factors, the price of decanter is also different. For example, the quality of crystal profiles needs more consideration of the relationship between their quantity and quality, as well as manual and other human factors; Glass decanters are mostly mass-produced, so they are naturally cheaper than pure crystal decanters. In addition, some of the more attractive decanters will also be more expensive. Would a more expensive decanter work better?
In fact, it is not, because no matter how expensive the price is, the role of the decanter is only to let the wine emit its own original aroma, show the best state, and can not improve the quality of the wine.
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