I may have been a little effusive in the title leading you to wonder what does an aerator have to do with economic systems? Well, if the best of capitalism represents an enterprising individual finding a solution to a problem and bringing it to market in such a way that it offers value to consumers, then the Vinturi Aerator is a shining example of it.
We all know that wines, particularly red wines, taste better when in contact with the air after the bottle is opened. This is why the second or the third glass always taste better than the first out of a bottle. This is the reason why it is recommend to decant good wines many hours before serving. The air helps with oxidation and opens up the bouquet and taste of wine. Decanters therefore have been used for centuries; and for all these years people have wondered what to do with the wine that is left in them or how to clean them after use.
Here comes a product that seeks to turn centuries old conventional wisdom of decanting on its head. The promise of getting the benefits of decanting within seconds in one glass seemed too good to be true. I was skeptical of this product as one is of late night TV commercials of product that tout to accomplish the impossible. But I could not ignore the good reviews this product was garnering and finally decided to give it a try.
The Vinturi is beautifully packed. My wife does not share my ardent enthusiasm for wine. Usually I need to urge her to share a bottle with me. But seeing how smart the Vinturi looked and the promise it held, it was she who kept egging me to open a bottle and give this product a try. Finally the weekend arrived and we decided to set up a blind test. I opened a bottle of pinot noir (it is summer after all) and immediately poured into the first glass through the Vinturi and then straight from the bottle into the second glass without the Vinturi. I swirled the wine in the second glass as I generally would to a glass of red wine and let the first glass untouched.
I called my wife from the other room to come and taste the two glasses. She tasted the wine and instantly identified the first glass as the one poured through the Vinturi. I was surprised. I smelled and tasted both glasses. The first one clearly had a more open bouquet and fuller taste. The difference between the two glasses was so stark that I could not believe it. The contrast between two glasses was like the polished and tarnished version of the same silver. Well, I am now a convert! This is an excellent product that uses ingenuity and science to aerate wine quicker and in small batches. It is also very smart to look at and you are going to love the sound it makes as you pour wine though it. My wife certainly did. Where all my past coaxing failed, this little device may have turned my wife on to wine and earned me a wine buddy. This is a must-have accessory for anyone who drinks wine! Two thumbs up!
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From the manufacturer
Red Wine Aerator
Vinturi’s patented design draws in and mixes the proper amount of air for the right amount of time; allowing your wine to breathe instantly. When wine is poured in the Vinturi, its internal design creates an increase in the wine’s velocity and a decrease in its pressure.
Perfect Aeration
This pressure difference draws in air, which is mixed with wine, for perfect aeration. The Vinturi Red Wine Aerator delivers a better bouquet, enhanced flavors and a smoother finish
Enjoy your wine from the very first sip!
Vinturi was the first venturi-driven, handheld wine aerator. Vinturi’s patented technology is designed to infuse the perfect amount of oxygen to interact with wine as it is poured through the chamber. We tested different contact times and geometries to arrive at mixing the proper amount of air for the right amount of time. As the wine increases velocity, oxygen is drawn in through air intake channels.
Product information
| Brand | Vinturi |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Capacity | 750 Milliliters |
| Special Feature | decreases pressure, aerates wine, increases velocity |
| Style | red wine |
| Product Dimensions | 4"W x 6"H |
| Included Components | Aerator, no drip stand, sediment screen |
| Material Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
| Shape | Round |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
| Model Name | Red Wine Aerator |
| With Lid | Yes |
| UPC | 699625083743 699625934441 713356653379 699625206890 699625932867 854397002211 633643292756 735343463976 029441028565 737989663963 735533770266 699625833164 854397002006 771659138467 605926433682 699625874907 094922646705 854397002167 793842554908 854397002044 898499002649 615264025623 031333016017 699625738582 844819016117 699625894448 699625933758 787162834963 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00793842554908, 00854397002006 |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Department | unisex |
| Manufacturer | The Legacy Companies USA |
| ASIN | B000UPOJ5W |
| Item model number | V1010 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #72,003 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #139 in Wine Pourers #960 in Beverage Serveware |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish types | Clear |
| Care instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Dishwasher compatible | No |
| Specifications | (unset) |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Warranty Description | 2-Year |
| Batteries required | No |
| Import | Imported |
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| Sold By | — | Shen Zhen Hua Cheng Yun Tong | TRIbella, LLC | Americanista | ZORTUNG | nixxi |
| material | Plastic | Acrylic | Plastic | Acrylic | Acrylic | Glass |
| number of pieces | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
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