Swan Red Wine Decanter

A lead-free crystal glass swan neck decanter for aerating and serving wine.

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This elegant swan neck–style decanter, also called a U-shaped decanter, is made by Rona, makers of fine glassware since 1892. Handmade and mouth-blown in Slovakia, the crystal glass body is smooth and completely lead-free. Wine must be poured into the wide spout and out of the narrow spout, which has a precisely curved edge to minimise the risk of dripping. The benefit of this shape, besides being a striking table piece, is that it's comfortable to grip as you pour. It also allows for neater pouring, as the weight of the wine is more distributed and restrained. 

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'Using a decanter has two benefits: It allows the wine to have more contact with oxygen after being locked away in a bottle (to 'breathe'), which is especially beneficial for old or tannic red wines. It also separates wine from the sediment collected at the bottom of a bottle.'