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There are three variants, and the main difference is the base. The 75 cl decanter holds a full bottle of wine, which is precisely why it has that capacity. The 62.2 cl tumbler is a strikingly large glass, intended for a generous serving with ice or as a water pitcher on the table. The same tumbler is also available without a wooden base, for those who like the shape but simply want to set it upright. Feel free to compare it with the other decanters and tumbler glasses.

Decant a young red wine with a lot of tannins and let it stand for half an hour to an hour before pouring. The tilted position allows more of the wine to come into contact with air, causing the tannins to soften more quickly. With old wine, do the opposite: decant it carefully to leave the sediment behind, then drink it quickly. The large tumbler is well suited to more robust classics, such as the drinks in whiskey cocktails or a classic old fashioned.

The glass is Tritan crystal and is dishwasher safe; the wooden base is not. Always take it off first and wipe it clean with a slightly damp cloth. A 75 cl decanter dries poorly because the neck is narrow: rinse it out with lukewarm water, leave it to drain upside down and only put it away once it feels dry inside. If water is left standing, you get a limescale ring on the bowl that no amount of brushing will remove.

The rest of this brand is listed under Zwiesel Glas, which operates independently of Schott Zwiesel. If you only want a pouring bottle without decanting functionality, take a look at the carafes. And if you regularly drink half a bottle, wine stoppers do more for tomorrow’s flavor than any carafe. If you’re looking for the same effect without wood on the table, the straight models among the carafes are the pragmatic version of this same idea.