As a person who lives in a small apartment with a tiny kitchen, I’m not one for collecting cooking tools or gadgets — we only have room for the essentials. But when I went to my parents’ house and noticed that they used a small device to aerate their wines, I was intrigued. Ever the skeptic, I tried it out several times over the course of my visit and was truly surprised to realize I could taste the results.
I’m no wine aficionado (simply a fan), but I definitely noticed a difference when I used the Vintorio wine aerator pourer at my parents’ place. The wine tasted smoother and had less of an acidic bite. I can’t stop singing its praises, especially since I found out about the relatively affordable price point. A fancy wine accessory for under $20? Count me in.
What Is A Wine Aerator?
To find out exactly how an aerator works and if it’s actually a legit wine tool, I consulted a couple experts. Food and wine writer Nicole Kliest told HuffPost that there are two types of aerator devices: one that you can attach to your bottle, like the Vinotorio, or a free-standing one you pour wine through. The aeration process works as the wine passes through the device and is mixed with a controlled amount of air along the way. “Increasing your (just-opened) wine’s exposure to oxygen can help to draw out aromas and flavors that already exist within the wine,” she explained.
