Customer Reviews

Riedel Amadeo Decanter

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The price has come down on these. I will not comment on the aesthetic quality as that is obvious. What I can tell you about the design is that it circulates air quite well. I tested this by putting pungent slurry inside to see how fast I could smell it in the room compared to my six other decanters. It was the fastest by a factor of four.

Decanting wine is now done most often for oxidation, and only rarely because of sediment. You can soften big rough wines by decanting for at least twenty minutes with this one. You get a nice head start with the long entry neck. So go slowly. This one is meant for single bottles only, otherwise you will not get the air flow along that long oval. If I have a big young red with lots of tannins, I will leave it for usually two hours, but up to half a day. It is not good to leave wine in crystal for very long periods. If you want something for port, get one that is unleaded glass, AND that has a stopper.

If you have a an old wine, older than eight years, you may be fussy about the sediment that is thrown off. Nowhere near the grit and twigs of the old days, it still can have that bit of bitter dregs at the bottom of the bottle. If you have one maybe fifteen or twenty years, oxidation will quickly start removing the ghost of the wine. I had a thirty year old that was gone after ten minutes. So this decanting is done quickly and gently. Make sure the bottle is standing for a few days before you pull the cork. Decant just before serving. You can hold it in front of a candle to see when the sediment approaches the entry, and stop.

Clean with a gentle soap, or better, the solution made for cleaning wine glasses, before the residue gets a chance to dry and set. Refrain from playing it, if you are able.

Absolutely beautiful decanter. Mine did not include a free drying stand, though - and I still have not figured out how to wash it properly! Perhaps not the most practicable purchase I've ever made, but there isn't a more beautiful way to serve wine on a special occasion.

This gorgeous decanter makes a perfect birthday present. It is very sturdy, so one does not have to worry about it tipping over. Additionally, even though it does not look it, it will fit a full bottle of wine. And it will brighten up absolutely anything!

This is an exceptionally crafted piece. It pours surprisingly well also. A little nervous about knocking it over however.

This is a really nice decanter, like many of riedel's products it is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship in addition to being a very functional decanter.

Arrived in perfect shape. They love it. I have seen it used in several different restaurants and it

is a beautiful decanter!

Beauty plus function = perfection. Space saving design, easy to pour in with excellent aeration, and effortless, precise dispensing of wine makes this a pleasure to work with. Add to that, it's a gorgeous sculpture of crystal and you have one happy wine nut.

If you want something different and special try giving this Decanter. They are special when placed on teh dining table. This is truly a special gift foe that person who likes wine.

We saw this decanter in a restaurant and my husband knew he wanted it. I bought it for him for Christmas and it's absolutely beautiful!