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<\/p>\nThe mention of wine generally conjures images of bottles and wine glasses. But another recipient plays an intermediary role that deserves our attention:\u00a0the decanter<\/b>. However, decanters should not be used in all circumstances and there are a few rules to ensure the taste of the wine is not impaired and that you get the most out of your tasting experience.\u00a0B\u00e9atrice Domin\u00e9<\/b>, the D-Vine oenologist, explains them for us.<\/p>\n
First of all, contrary to popular belief, both white and red wines can be decanted. What counts is to decant only those wines that are suitable for such treatment.<\/p>\n
The first criterion is the wine\u2019s age<\/b>: the younger the wine, the more it will benefit from decanting. Wherever possible,\u00a0it is best to avoid decanting older wines<\/b>.<\/p>\n
In case of doubt, you may need to taste the wine. If the aromas are under-developed and the wine has no expression in the mouth, then it needs decanting. This will allow the wine to breathe and its aromas to develop.<\/p>\n
The next decision is an important one. You must choose a\u00a0decanter of suitable shape<\/b>.<\/p>\n
For optimal oxygenation, a very young wine should be decanted into a recipient with a wide base.<\/p>\n
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Aged wines, on the other hand, require a narrower decanter. If you need to lower the wine\u2019s temperature, it is perfectly acceptable to\u00a0place your decanter in the refrigerator<\/b>, as long as you have enough space of course.<\/p>\n
If you do so, make sure your wine is protected from smells that may be present inside the refrigerator. Decanter corks are available for this purpose, or you can cover the recipient with plastic film to protect its contents. Once the decanter is empty (after you have consumed the wine responsibly), make sure you clean it as soon as possible, especially if it has contained a very dark red wine, as this can stain the bottom of the recipient.<\/p>\n
To\u00a0clean your decanter<\/b>, it is best to avoid using washing-up liquid. Instead, wash it in very hot water, which should be enough to get your decanter sparkling like new again.<\/p>\n Should wine be decanted? The mention of wine generally conjures images of bottles and wine glasses. But another recipient plays an intermediary role that deserves our attention:\u00a0the decanter. However, decanters should not be used in all circumstances and there are a few rules to ensure the taste of the wine is not impaired and that…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2968,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wine-tasting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nA few examples<\/h3>\n
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