100% Lead Free Crystal , CE/EU Certified, Smooth Rims, Elegant Looks Elegant Carafe (decanter) For Red Wines And Also Some White Wines. Its Form Makes It Ideal For Comfortable Grasp And Manipulation And Safe Serving. The Outstanding Features Of Carafes And Decanters Of The Crystalex Glassworks Are Extraordinary Clarity, Lightness, And Workmanship Quality. You Can Complete Your Wine Set Ideally With The Carafes And Decanters From Crystalex. Each Carafe Is Supplied In A Gift Packing. Most Frequently, Carafes Are Used For Aeration Of Especially Rather Young Wines. Besides To Young Wines, Also Pouring Of Robust And Brawny Wines Into Carafe Is Advisable. Due To Its Large Inner Area And Wide Bottom, Carafe Provides Proper Oxygenation Of Wine, Which Gains Unique Taste In This Way. According To Diverse Opinions, Young Wine Should Be Poured 0.5 To 2 Hours Prior To Being Served. As For The Robust Wines, They Are Recommed To Be Poured 4 To 12 Hours Prior To Being Served.