DECANTUS Classic 5-Piece Wine Decanting System

While there are other wine decanting methods, the DECANTUS is very different. Most methods of decanting require the decanting of an entire bottle, but with the DECANTUS a wine enthusiast can choose to decant one glass at a time. In addition to this convenience, the DECANTUS utilizes sound science developed by the legendary Bernoulli, a Swiss scientist who spent a lifetime studying the movement and flow of liquids. This lifetime of study resulted in what is known as the Bernoulli effect. The Bernoulli Effect reduces the pressure of a stream of fluids (in this case red wine) - as the velocity increases it draws airflow through diagonal thin tubes in the side of the DECANTUS. These two upward angled tubes maximize airflow into the air chamber; unlike similar devices that use shorter, horizontal tubes that become clogged with wine. The “froth” from the DECANTUS has finer bubbles, which gives smoother aeration than any other product on the market. This gives red wine the ability to bloom, revealing its fullest flavor and aromas.

How does the DECANTUS™ Aerator work?

The Bernoulli effect (first derived in 1738 by Swiss mathematician Daniel Bernoulli) states, the pressure in a stream of fluid is reduced as the speed of flow is increased. The reduced pressure caused by the velocity of the poured wine flowing past the twin, thin diagonal capillary tubes inside the DECANTUS™ pulls more oxygenated air into the wine itself. This does not upset the wine but makes it much friendlier to the entire human olfactory (smell/taste) system.

Improvements Over Other Wine Aerators:

1. More aeration of wine (extra long capillary tubes).
2. Tubes at an angle, so no wine drips from the tubes.
3. Bigger opening at the top allows for easier pouring.
4. Wine flows down faster because of a vertical planar insert (eliminates whirl pooling).
5. Easy to hold with side handles on the DECANTUS™ Deluxe.
6. A sturdy upright position on the table with the large rubber base.
7. Base itself has a large capacity to hold wine drippings.
8. Cleaning brush for cleaning the lower tube included.
9. DECANTUS™ Wine Aerator Stand (stand sold separately - available in our eBay store) is an easy, hands-free platform for pouring wine through the DECANTUS™ Aerator. Protective plastic tubing on the top ring prevents scratching of the DECANTUS™.
10. Best value in a wine aerator.
11. Designed and developed for the sophisticated wine imbiber.
12. No defects or fold lines on the surfaces of DECANTUS™.
13. Elegant appearance reminiscent of the amphora shape used by the Greeks and Romans to store their wines.

Why DECANTUS™?

Why do I need the DECANTUS™ Aerator to enjoy wine?

Red wine should deliberately be brought into contact with oxygen in the air in order to let its tannins mature. You can begin doing this by simply swirling the wine in the glass. Or you can pour the entire contents of the bottle into a decanter. But the DECANTUS™ aerates more efficiently than both of these methods. After being poured through the DECANTUS™, undesirable smells will dissipate more effectively, the aroma becomes more complex and the taste becomes softer and less bitter. The important aroma molecules in the wine are released when the wine comes in contact with oxygen in the air.

Why should I be concerned with “tannins” when drinking red wine?

The main difference between red wine and white wine is the presence of tannin. This comes from the stem, seed and skin of the grape as well as from the oak barrel used to mature the wine. The quality of the tannin indicates whether the grapes were ripe when picked. The nose cannot detect tannins. Only the mouth can detect them. Bitter tannins point to a bad vintage or unripe grapes or production errors. Mature tannins are silky and smooth. Even though they are astringent there is a hint of fruit and sweetness in the aftertaste.

What is meant by the ”aroma” of a wine?

The flavors of the wine are not tasted only with the tongue. The tongue only detects sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Only the aroma molecules that escape from the wine and reach the olfactory center can contribute to full appreciation of how the wine really tastes. The olfactory center is located at the top of the nasal cavity at the back of the throat. The volatile aroma molecules from the wine arrive through the nose in the vapor we breathe in, but they also reach the olfactory center in the nasal cavity from the oral cavity.

Why are the capillary tubes inside the DECANTUS™ placed in a diagonal position?

The tubes are longer than they would be placed in a horizontal position. This pulls more air into the wine. Also wine cannot drip out from the tubes as they would if the tubes were in a horizontal position.

Why is there a vertical planar insert at the base of the top bowl of the DECANTUS™?

To prevent the wine from “whirlpooling” into the lower chamber, the vertical planar insert creates an anti-coriolis force so the wine will flow through the DECANTUS™ more quickly. If the vertical planar insert accidentally falls out it should be re-inserted into the hole at the bottom of the top bowl at a right angle position to the diagonal capillary tubes, i.e., opposite to the direction of the tubes.

How do I clean the DECANTUS™?

Routine cleaning can be done with plain hot water. Light stains may be removed by submerging the DECANTUS™ into a large glass of water for an hour or so. The cleaning brush can be used to clean the inside bottom tube of any wine stains. If stains remain, clean in soapy water and rinse thoroughly (submergence into a large glass of water is suggested for the final rinse). After considerable use, stubborn stains may remain inside the DECANTUS™. In this case, submerge it into a large glass of water with a tablespoon of white vinegar and a teaspoon of salt added. When the stains have disappeared clean and rinse in soapy water as described above.

"The reception at Rockwall’s new winery for the Decantus was fantastic. Rockwall had my table set up to demo both Rockwall’s new Petite Sarah and Rosenblum’s Zin. The best part was showing all the Petite Sarah fans the difference between the Venturi and DECANTUS and how much better the wine was using the DECANTUS." – Patty Plowman, Wine Industry Veteran