Vacuum pump stopper

How do you use a vacuum pump stopper for wine?

Once a bottle has been opened, the wine comes into contact with air. The vacuum pump removes some of this air before the neck is sealed with a suitable stopper. This process helps preserve a bottle that will not be finished immediately, particularly after a tasting, when serving wine by the glass or when welcoming visitors to a winery.

The black Elena vacuum pump comes with two Saint Alban stoppers. This allows you to seal two opened bottles and use the pump with each one. It can be easily incorporated into the working routine of a wine merchant, wine bar or winery: place the stopper in the bottle neck, use the pump to create a vacuum, then store the bottle as usual.

A vacuum wine stopper suited to professional wine service

This type of accessory is particularly useful for businesses where several bottles may be open at the same time. During a guided tasting, trade show or wine event, it enables wines intended to be served again later to be resealed. In a wine bar or wine shop, it is also useful when serving by the glass if the contents of a bottle are not used in a single service.

Before choosing your equipment, assess how many bottles are usually open during a service. The two included stoppers make it possible to alternate between different wines. If you need to seal more bottles, you can supplement your equipment with other wine and champagne stoppers, selected according to the drink and intended use.

Choosing the right wine preservation accessories

Your choice of stopper should reflect your day-to-day working practices. For an occasional tasting, a set comprising one pump and two stoppers may be sufficient to manage opened bottles. For regular service, plan the number of stoppers required according to your wine selection and how frequently bottles are opened. It is also helpful to keep the pump in a designated place where staff can access it quickly.

To create a coordinated setup for serving and preserving wine, explore our range of cellar accessories. With Oplezio, you benefit from 30 years of expertise and a responsive customer service team to help you select the right wine accessories for your business.