February 24, 2010 6:44 pm

Magic in the Air: Vinturi Wins the Taste-Test

Ever wonder about aerating wine? Well, we've happily done some research for you, and, after a recent at-home taste test conducted by a small group of friends, we've found what we think is the best aerator yet. The Vinturi Aerator was our unanimous winner—standing heads above other wine decanting devices in both performance and style.

The trick of an aerator is that it opens up wine in moments, breaking down the aeration process—rather than waiting for natural aeration—to offer a smoother finish, enhanced flavors and a more intense bouquet. The Vinturi draws in and mixes just the right amount of air for just the right amount of time to achieve these effects—and also makes a jjj-jjjing, crowd-pleasing sound with every pour.

Vinturi offers individual aerators for red and white wine—yes, we learned, aeration works on whites too—with different aeration engines specifically calibrated for red or white. It also sells a deluxe aerator set, which comes with both an aerator and a Vinturi Tower: an impressive-looking stand that holds the aerator at the perfect height so you can simply pour wine through it and into a glass below. And each of these comes with a carrying case, too, in case you want to bring it to your favorite BYO joint to show off.

Since we've welcomed the dramatic looking Vinturi aerator set into our home, it's caught the eye of every new person that walks through the door—and we've happily satisfied repeated requests for demonstrations. Give it a pour yourself—I think you'll join the fan club, too.

Vinturi Aerators and Towers start at $39.93, and are available at vinturi.com.

Photo credit: Image courtesy of Vinturi

— Written by Anna Carnick

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