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The Port wine is a great Portuguese style drink that originates from Douro Valley, located in the northern are of Portugal. It is a wonderful red wine that many people enjoy drinking. Having such a strong red color, the Port wine needs to be properly displayed in a decanter that will show its true brilliance.

The vintage Port is many times full of sediments that should not be transferred to the glass when drinking. This is why decanting it is a must. One of the best ways to decant the Port wine is to leave the bottle stand in the upright position for about an hour, which will push the sediments to the bottom. If you have a funnel that has a filter, now you can easily pour it into the carafe. Do it gently and with a steady hand though.

While many people use any kind of carafe for decanting, storing and serving, the Port wine purists prefer using a true Port crystal decanter. If you are not sure what I'm talking about, it is the type that has a shorter neck and a rather bulbous base. It is designed this way to allow a bigger area for the oxygen to mix with the dink so the bouquet will come through faster.

If you don't care much for purists, one of the best alternatives to serve it is using the Ships decanter, which is the perfect gift for red wine lovers. Alternatively you could go for a Hoggit carafe with its famous round bottom that has a separate base of wood. It usually has a polished faceted stopper that is quite pretty and the stand, made of mahogany wood, is something that is needed to actually keep the vessel on the table. Without the wood base you can't put the crystal carafe down.

Storing the drink into a beautiful carafe and serving it from the crystal piece is an excellent idea for serious occasions and for parties alike. There is a tradition in many families and circles of friends that the decanter is shared and drunk during the party and nobody leaves until the piece is completely empty.

Of course when all is said and done, everybody has their own preferred choice for storing and serving their drink. Many times there are budget constrains or simply preferences based on taste. What it is important though is to remember that Port should be separated from its sediments to be truly enjoyed at the table with friends and family.

If you also like whiskey, you should check out the Godinger Dublin Whiskey Decanter for its extreme beauty and popularity. Visit my website to learn more about various crystal decanter types that are perfect for gift giving to family and friends.