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What is decanting as proposed by Riedel? We'll introduce its effects and decanters recommended for beginners! [Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store]

What is decanting as proposed by Riedel? We'll introduce its effects and decanters recommended for beginners! [Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store]

Are you familiar with "decanting," a simple step that can enhance the flavor of your wine when you're drinking at home?

Before glass bottles became widespread, wine was stored and transported not in the wine bottles we see today, but in wooden barrels or ceramic containers. At that time, wine was transferred to small ceramic containers and poured into wine glasses. Also, it was common practice to serve wine in a decanter (carafe).

Even today in Europe, it's a deeply ingrained custom to decant wine when entertaining important friends. The beautiful hues of wine, which are often obscured by the green or brown bottle, become more vibrant and visually appealing when transferred to a highly transparent decanter, making it an effective way to show hospitality.
In this article, we will introduce the effects of decanting, which wines require decanting, and the appropriate glasses and decanters for each, from RIEDEL , an Austrian wine glass specialist manufacturer that was the first in the world to develop the ideal shape for each grape variety.

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Editing: STUDIO ALTA

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