Vinturi.org.uk was established in November 2008 when the Vinturi product first came to the UK. We are the UK's leading vendor of the Vinturi.
The Vinturi was developed to aerate wine immediately. Simply pour the wine from the bottle, through the Vinturi and into your glass. The design of the Vinturi speeds up this process with ease and convenience. Perfect aeration in the time it takes to pour a glass.
The Vinturi is the best-selling wine aerator in the United States and it will improve your wine straight from the bottle.
Vinturi's are available from us and can be dispatched to customers across the UK and Europe. Please enjoy our website and if you have any questions please either call us on 0845 500 1215 or email contact@vinturi.org.uk.
Customers can purchase vinturis on our website today and we will dispatch your Vinturi to you on the next working day.
Five reasons to buy a Vinturi wine aerator
Posted on | February 15, 2010 | No Comments
If you’re considering buying a Vinturi wine aerator, but are as yet undecided, why not take a look at some of the most popular reasons for buying one:
Firstly, and most importantly, if you enjoy wine then you will love this product. It is a well known fact that wine tastes better for ‘breathing’, which means that the wine is aerated. This is exactly what the Vinturi wine aerator does in a fraction of the time it would take if decanted and left to stand.
Secondly, if you enjoy holding dinner parties and want to impress your guests, this is a sure fire way to do so. Not only will your guests be impressed by your aparent wine knowledge, but also by the stylish and elegant presentation of the Vinturi at the dining table.
Thirdly, if you’re serious about your wine, and enjoy tasting new wines and really savouring the flavours and bouquet, then this is an invaluable tool to own. Explore the wine regions of the world in more depth from the comfort of your own home, or perhaps organize a wine tasting event with friends.
Fourthly, if you appreciate the joys of wine but are often short on time, then this is the perfect time-saving device. Forget about waiting an hour for the wine to breathe and flavours to develop, and simply open and pour.
Lastly, if you enjoy wine but are concerned about interfering with the wine, you can rest assured that the Vinturi wine aerator uses no artificial chemicals or tricks, but rather uses nothing more than the forces of nature itself. A clever design simply increases the velocity of the wine as it passes through a chamber, whilst reducing the pressure, giving rise to the Vinturi effect, which results in the drawing in of air.
For further information about the range of Vinturi wine aerators, please call our customer services team on: 0845 500 1215 or email: sales@vinturi.org.uk
Wine tasting – a simple guide
Posted on | February 8, 2010 | No Comments
If you’ve bought a Vinturi wine aerator, you may already be fairly knowledgeable about wine. However, we know that a significant number of our clients who buy a Vinturi are also interested in learning more about wine, so have prepared some simple guides to go through the basics, starting with the art of wine tasting.
Wine is of course meant to be drunk and enjoyed, first and foremost. However, learning how to taste a wine will enhance your experience enormously, as you discover there is more to wine than perhaps first meets the eye. All you need to get started are your chosen bottle of wine, some suitably shaped wine glasses and a room with good light.
Once the wine has been poured into the glass, using your Vinturi, of course, you can take a good look at it. If you hold the glass against a white background, such as a wall or piece of paper, and tilt the glass away from you at a 45º angle, you will be able to see the colour most clearly. Red wines will have a range of colours from the light ruby reds of a young pinot wine to the darker richer reds of a Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon blend, for example. The darker colours represent the fuller flavoured wines. If you look at the meniscus (the edges) of a red wine, you can tell how old it is by the amber brown tinge.
The next sense to be brought into play is smell. Well designed wine glasses capture the aroma of a wine and funnel it towards your nose. Red wines usually have a larger bowl, but all wine glasses follow the same design principles. Simply swirl the wine in the glass to release the bouquet, and put your nose into the glass to savour it.
Once you’ve luxuriated in the look and smell of your wine, you will be psychologically and physiologically primed to taste it. Take a mouthful of wine and swish it around your mouth for about 20 seconds, breathing as you do so to introduce more oxygen into the liquid. This will fill your mouth with the flavours of the wine, and allow the different taste receptors in your tongue to pick up on the various elements within the wine. Whether or not you spit the wine at this point is your choice, and will usually depend on how many wines you taste in one session.
Choosing a wine gift
Posted on | February 1, 2010 | No Comments
A good bottle of wine is the perfect gift for almost any special occasion. Whether it’s a close friend’s birthday, a colleague’s leaving present, your parent’s wedding anniversary or simply dinner with friends, there’s a bottle of wine to suit every occasion and person.
A bottle of wine is a safe gift option in most instances (unless of course you know that the person in question definitely does not like wine), and is a timeless, classic gift choice. If the person you are buying for is a close friend or family member, chances are that you will know a bit about their wine preferences, in which case you can buy a bottle of their favourite wine. However, when it comes to buying for a boss or colleague who you may not know very well, it is a bit trickier. In this instance, your best bet is to select a popular, mainstream grape variety such as Chardonnay or Merlot, and then choose the best bottle within your budget.
Wine is easy to gift wrap – a simple gift bag will suffice, or if you’re really caught on the hop, tying a piece of ribbon or other decorative piece around the neck is sufficient to dress it up for the occasion.
If you know the person is seriously into their wine, you could also buy them a wine accessory, such as the Vinturi wine aerator. This shows that you’ve put some thought into their gift buying, and is something that will be enjoyed regularly for years to come.
Biodynamic wine
Posted on | January 25, 2010 | No Comments
Biodynamic wines are produced according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture. This means that not only are they produced organically, but also using a holistic approach that pays particular attention to the interrelationship between the soil, plants, animals and local environment, as well as spiritual and astronomical aspects too. Biodynamic viticulture has become increasingly popular in recent years, with over 450 biodynamic vineyards worldwide.
Biodynamic agriculture was born out of the philosophies of Dr Rudolph Steiner. It encourages an individualized approach to the entire viticultural process, from soil preparation using herbal and animal supplements, to the actual production of the wine. The sowing, planting and harvesting calendar is based on astronomical principles, and harks back to old farming methods employed centuries ago, when farming was much more in tune with nature.
Biodynamic vineyard owners talk about the improved health of their vineyard since their biodynamic conversion, in terms of biodiversity, soil fertility, crop nutrition and pest, weed and disease management. However, critics comment that this all could be achieved through organic farming, without the need for the spiritual or mystic element of biodynamic farming, which for many is hard to understand.
However, the proof is in the pudding, as they say, and a blind taste test carried out by Fortune Magazine gave unanimous results when testing 10 pairs of biodynamic and conventionally grown wines. The biodynamic wine within each pair was voted as being better in every case except for one. The biodynamic wines were found to have “better expressions of terroir”.
The fact that the grapes are allowed to reach their natural physiological ripeness, coinciding with a balanced sugar production, creates a balanced wine in terms of flavor and alcohol content. The winemakers who adopt this type of farming method are also more likely to be extremely passionate about the art of winemaking, so they will be paying extra attention to every detail in the process, which could add to the overall effect on the wine in terms of quality and flavor.
If you’re a lover of wine, why not try a biodynamic wine with your Vinturi wine aerator, for maximum enjoyment. The Vinturi aerator will open up the wine, enabling you to savour the ‘terroir’ for yourself, without a long wait.
For more information about the Vinturi wine aerator, please contact our customer services team on: 0845 500 1215 or email: sales@vinturi.org.uk
Wine tastes better in the right light
Posted on | January 18, 2010 | No Comments
A recent study suggests that ambient lighting can influence how we perceive our wine to taste. Red or blue lighting appears to have a positive effect compared to green or white coloured lighting.
The study took place in Germany, at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Researchers gave drinkers the same bottle of Riesling wine to drink in differently coloured environments. The same drink was perceived to be almost 1.5 times sweeter when drunk in red light than green or white light. Fruitiness was also most highly rated in the red light.
The positive effect of the blue and red lighting was even felt in the drinkers’ pockets, as they showed a willingness to pay on average an extra 70p more for the same drink, when compared to the green and white lighted rooms.
It is already known that the colour of a drink can influence the way we taste it, however, this study takes the colour theory beyond just the effects seen within the glass. Savvy bar and restaurant owners will already know how important the lighting is in their establishment, although they may wish to reconsider their colour schemes in the light of these latest findings.
To recreate your own ultimate wine drinking experience at home, we suggest that you purchase either a red or blue low wattage light bulb and a Vinturi wine aerator. You might also want to have some tunes to unwind with, playing in the background. Not only will your wine be perfectly aerated to ensure maximum drinking pleasure, but your senses will be enhanced by the ambience of the lighting, taking your wine drinking experience to new heights!
Fine Wine – An Attractive Investment Alternative
Posted on | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Fine wine is proving itself to be an increasingly popular investment choice for the wealthy. Following the recent economic downturn and subsequent losses on global stock markets, together with falling property prices, more and more people are looking for less risky alternatives. And what could be more enjoyable than investing in something that not only gives you good financial returns, but can also become an enjoyable and rewarding hobby!
According to Decanter.com, for a wine to be considered good investment material, it should first and foremost have an instantly recognisable label or a brand with a long track record of quality. Some of the most popular names include Lafite Rochschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut Brion and Petrus. The vast majority of good investment wines come from the Bordeaux region of France (90%), and will be highly priced. (Beware anyone selling wine too cheaply.) It is recommended that you buy as expensive a wine as you can afford, choosing fewer bottles of a higher priced wine over more bottles of cheaper wine.
As with any investment, the more knowledge you have about the product, the better equipped you are to make good decisions. Therefore a good place to start is the Liv-ex Fine Wine Exchange (The London International Vinters Exchange), which offers an excellent source of financial trading information. Wine investment is largely unregulated, so it is also advisable to stick with reputable merchants or suppliers.
Confident investors can buy directly from auction or from a merchant or broker. However, newer investors to the fine wine market would do better to buy through a fund or wine investment company, where others’ expertise can be relied upon.
A significant attraction of fine wine investment is the fact that it is considered a wasting asset by the Inland Revenue. This means that it does not attract capital gains tax. Moreover, if you store your wine in a bonded warehouse, you avoid paying VAT and duty when you resell.
In contrast to more traditional stocks and shares, perhaps the best part about investing in fine wine is the fact that whatever happens to prices, you always know that, even in the worst case scenario, you have some extremely good wine to enjoy and share with friends and family. You may want to have your Vinturi wine aerator handy, to ensure that you experience the full richness of the wine in all its complexity.
Meet the Vinturi team
Posted on | January 4, 2010 | No Comments
We at Vinturi are a friendly bunch, and we love having a good old natter with our customers when they ring up to purchase or make an enquiry. It’s all very strange, how our clients really know nothing about us, so we thought we’d let you in on a few things about each of our team:
Name: Rob
Random fact: Would like to think he’s a stand-up comic waiting to be discovered.
Favourite wine related fact: Rob owns a total of 5 Vinturis- he really does love them.
Name: Tom
Random fact: Is a mean guitar player
Favourite wine related fact: Tom once accidently made his own vinegar by letting his white wine go off…it wasn’t too bad though…
Name: Marita
Random fact: Is from the land Down Under
Favourite wine related fact: Marita likes nothing better than a nice glass of Merlot in the evening, curled up with her miniature pug on the sofa.
Name: Patrick
Random fact: Patrick juggles a DJing job with his work for Vinturi.
Favourite wine related fact: At Christmas, Patrick prefers beef to turkey, thus will be cracking out the red this year (as always)
Name: Jonny
Random fact: Is a mean gift-wrapper, and is especially good at making curls in the ribbon.
Favourite wine related fact: He once played Dionysus, the God of Wine, in his primary school play. He hasn’t looked back since.
Please do get in touch with any queries or questions you might have- one of our friendly team will be on hand to help. We look forward to hearing from you!
Vinturi: The perfect Wedding Present
Posted on | December 28, 2009 | No Comments
Wedding presents can be tricky. Even though many couples now invest in a wedding list service, which helps ensure they don’t receive (that many) duplicate gifts, it’s always nice to feel as though you’re giving something unique and special, which you have thought of all by yourself, but at the same time practical for them and their future together. We at Vinturi, however, have a great solution, and to impress the happy couple with a gift that is far from pedestrian and predictable.
A Vinturi, beautifully gift-wrapped in stylish wrapping paper if you should choose, will be a delight to any keen party hosts, and will prove to be more than a one-time novelty gift. Let them in on the long-kept secret of quick and efficient wine aeration; give them the gift they didn’t realise they were missing. So stand out from the crowd during the spring wedding season and choose Vinturi. We bet you’re invited back for the Christening….
These are a few of our favourite (red) things
Posted on | December 21, 2009 | No Comments
The colour red is certainly something to be celebrated and relished; for us at Vinturi, it is the colour of passion, love, relaxation, and desire. There are of course lots of other red things that tickle our fancy, and we thought we’d share them with you:
Ladybirds: so simple, yet so perfect and understated.
Roses: Always lovely to receive, for the hopeless romantics to give.
Strawberry filled chocolates: Controversial in the eyes of many, but they’re a definite winner in our book.
Christmas baubles: Excellent for getting in the festive mood.
Rosy cheeks: At this time of year, running around in the crisp air, feeling healthy and vitalised.
Finger paint: Delightfully messy and squidgy, perfect for creating a masterpiece on a rainy day.
Our Tom’s electric guitar: Yes, he’s a bit of rocker, and we love listening to him belt the tunes out.
Red wish lanterns: Our pals at Wishlantern have a fantastic range of colours in stock, but red is our fave. Stunning when lit up in the night sky!
And last, but certainly not least, red wine: beautifully aerated by our trusty Vinturi.
If you have anything else you’d like to add to our list, please let us know!
Perfect tunes to unwind with
Posted on | December 14, 2009 | 1 Comment
After a long, hard day at the office, many of us love to open a lovely bottle of red and unwind. None enjoy it more
than the Vinturi staff (so we think, anyway). When we’re home and chilling out, all we need is a good soundtrack to help us relax, and we thought we’d have a quick whip round the office and ask, “what’s your ideal evening music to help release the stresses of the day?”. The answers, we’re sure you’ll agree were, errr, interesting:
Rob: Almost anything by Mariah or Whitney- I’m an open-minded kind of guy.
Other Rob: The “White Ladder” album by David Gray; yes, I’m much cooler than Rob.
Dan: A bit of drum and bass is what I like. I take a more forceful approach to beating stress out (right, Dan).
Mike: Well, this is a really tricky one….umm….errrr….can you come back to me?
Tom: Bob Dylan. Apparently I look like him, what do you think?
Patrick: Cat Stevens, back in the day, before he changed his name. Oooh, yes.
Dave: I do enjoy a little bit of James Taylor…”Up on the Roof” might be the fave.
Sophie: “Lost”, or in fact anything by Michael Bublé- I would marry him for his voice. Sigh.
Jo: Girls Aloud, every time. Singing into the hairbrush is the best stress-buster.
So there you go, we hope you maybe enjoy some of the soundtracks we have mentioned…happy chilling!