Faq – About Aerator Wine
Lizzie asks…
I’m looking for a Vinturi Wine aerator in Phila., PA.?
My sister just saw this really cool wine aerator and would like to buy it for a Valentine’s gift. We couldn’t find any wine accessories stores in Philly on the internet.
Staff answers:
Crate & Barrel carries it, and there is one by phillidelphia:
King of Prussia
201 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610.354.9600
Steven asks…
Where can I Buy a Vinturi Wine Aerator in Vancouver, BC?
Staff answers:
I found this great site. They are out of Kelowna.
Www.iadorewine.com
You can order and buy online and I received mine in 3 days! Their price is about the same as in the store AND it includes shipping.
Chris asks…
Can you use white wine with Vinturi’s Red Wine Aerator?
Staff answers:
You may do so but it is not a recommended practice. Red wines have an advantage and as is the purpose of the aerator, need to be aerated. There are tannic (a polyphenolic) compounds and proteins that provide a dry and sharp sensation that is unfavorable in higher threshold levels. The aerator introduces oxygen that helps neutralize these compounds making the wine smoother/rounder or as is often said, rounder in mouth-feel. White wine do not have [much lower levels] these compounds and so the acids are more perceived/ pronounced. Therefore the aerator is not necessary for the white wine. In addition the excess of oxygen in a white wine can contribute to it having a flat mouthfeel. It is better not to use it for white wine.
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