Description
Identify when wine should be decanted. Decant the bottles in presence of guests in a professional and safe way. Decanting especially benefits red wines. Pour wine from one container into another, typically in order to separate out sediment.
Alternative labels
pour wines between bottles
pour wines
pour wine between containers
decant a wine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Decant wines is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Wine sommelier: Wine sommeliers have general knowledge about wine, its production, service and wind with food pairing. They make use of this knowledge for the management of specialised wine cellars, publish wine lists and books or work in restaurants.
Sommelier: Sommeliers stock, prepare, advise on and serve wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Optional skill
Decant wines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Waiter/waitress: Waiters/waitresses supply guests with food and drinks as requested. Waiters/waitresses usually work in restaurants, bars and hotels. This involves the preparation of tables, serving food or beverages and taking payments.
References
- Decant wines – ESCO
