What shape is a good decanter? Currently, there are many types of decanters on the market, with various shapes. Most decanters are divided into ordinary, U-shaped, arc shaped, tree root shaped, and twisted types, as well as other strangely shaped decanters. In general, a regular decanter with a slender neck is suitable for the general public to use in red wines, such as Burgundy and Thousand wines, while a chunky, tree root, rectangular, and other deformed decanter is suitable for some aged whiskey, cognac, and yamayi brandy. There is also a short pre shaped decanter that is often used to hold fortified wines such as port and sherry.

For a young wine, a relatively flat decanter will be chosen, which has a wide belly and can promote oxidation. For aged and fragile wines, it is important to carefully choose a decanter with a smaller diameter, and a decanter with a stopper should be chosen to prevent excessive oxidation from causing the wine to age and die

When purchasing a decanter, it is generally better to choose one made of glass and crystal materials, because if it is made of metal materials, the decanter can easily be oxidized, which can affect the taste of grape wine.

Different shapes of decanters have different functions, such as straight tube and small mouth old wine decanters. These decanters sometimes come with stoppers, mainly for use when changing old wine bottles. Because a small mouth can control the amount of air entering, the straight tube shape allows the liquor to come into contact with the aged wine as little as possible. After years of sedimentation, a slight breath can start drinking. If a large amount of contact with air, it will accelerate the oxidation of the aged wine, Thus death applies to: old wine This is the most common type of ship shaped decanter on the market, which is generally aged for more than 30 years and has a large belly. The purpose of this decanter is to allow the liquor to come into full contact with the air, accelerate oxidation, and faster release the aroma of the wine itself and weaken the astringent tannins. Suitable for full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Tempranillo. These decanter types may seem really beautiful and exquisite at first glance, but they are really It's not easy to clean and wait for it. It's just a deep and long decanter in your display cabinet. This type of decanter has a narrow bottom and a long neck, and is usually used for some medium to low bodied or full-bodied white wines. The deep and long shape can be placed in an ice bucket to cool down and allow the wine to breathe. Suitable for: medium to low bodied red wines such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, etc. It is also suitable for some full-bodied white wines (such as Chardonnay from Monha Tree)