Wine decanter

Choosing the right wine decanter for your serving needs

Shape and capacity are the first criteria to consider. A decanter with a capacity of 1 to 1.5 litres is suitable for many wine-serving applications. Alicante, for example, features an angled shape and a 1.1-litre capacity, while Marsanne combines a 1.5-litre capacity with an optical design and stopper. These differences allow you to match the decanter to your preferred style and the space available on the table or counter.

Larger formats meet other requirements. The Pinot decanter has a capacity of 2.5 litres and features a raised grape design on its base. Alvarinho offers a 2.2-litre capacity with a crystalline finish. Before selecting your decanter, also consider how easy it is to handle: some designs, such as Tannat, include a handle, while others feature a straight or angled silhouette.

Wine decanter or aerator: two different formats

A wine decanter holds the wine before tasting and plays an important role in its presentation. It fits naturally into a winery, wine merchant’s shop, wine bar or wine-related event. Its style can be selected to complement the glassware used and the overall atmosphere of the establishment. To create a coordinated setting, pair it with suitable wine glasses and champagne flutes.

An aerator provides a compact alternative that acts directly as the wine is poured. Benoît comes with a stand, Florent with a serving support and Marin as a glass pourer. The right choice therefore depends on how your service is organised: a decanter is suitable when the wine is prepared in advance, while a pourer aerator is used directly with the bottle. Designs supplied with a support can remain within easy reach behind a counter or in a dedicated tasting area.

Adding decanters to your professional range

In a retail setting, decanters can complement a section dedicated to wine service or be offered as corporate gifts. To help your customers choose, organise your selection according to visible criteria: capacity, the presence of a handle or stopper, the shape of the decanter and the type of aerator. Displaying them near other carafes and decanters and glassware helps group together accessories with complementary uses.

With Oplezio, you benefit from 30 years of expertise and free delivery on orders over €50 excluding VAT when creating a range suited to your business. By offering a variety of shapes and capacities, you can meet the requirements of everyday service as well as tastings, winery hospitality and corporate gifting.