Opening a bottle of wine is quite an experience. Smell the cork, the wine without aeration… and in the first moments you already realize if it will be good and the nuances it may have. As experience is important, so are the tools you use when opening the bottle. Because nobody wants a cork in their drink. To do this, it is essential to choose well the corkscrew you are going to use.
Drinking wine is a pleasure that many enjoy both in company and alone. The aroma, the flavor, the nuances of a glass of wine are a revolution for the taste buds. Something that can be interrupted by few things, like a piece of cork that gets stuck between your teeth when you take a sip.
Using the right corkscrew minimizes the risk of breaking or crumbling the cork. If the cork becomes damaged, it could contaminate the wine with small fragments or even affect its flavor. To avoid this and make removal easier, double lever or wing models are great options as they require less force and offer better control.
On the other hand, opening a bottle of wine is a special moment. Using a quality corkscrew adds a touch of elegance and shows respect for the drink and the occasion. Additionally, if you are a sommelier, bartender, or work in the wine industry, using the correct corkscrew is essential to maintaining a professional image and providing high-quality service.
To help you choose the best corkscrew according to the bottle and the occasion, at El Comprador de La Vanguardia we have made a selection of different brands and models, which you will find at a good price, so that you can choose the most suitable one for you according to your needs.
These tongs are designed to grab the cork of the bottle from the sides. Ideal for flat corks, both red and white wine. It is a lightweight corkscrew and very easy to use. In addition, the upper part also serves to remove bottle caps.
Simply place the corkscrew over the bottle, rotating the handle to insert the worm into the cork and push with your arms to extract the cork. An ergonomically designed screw makes this classic bottle opener and corkscrew comfortable to grip and easy to use. In addition, it comes with a stopper to cover the wine bottle to store what is left in the bottle.
The two-stage system with patented automatic second support tab makes cork extraction easier. It includes a toothed washer that prevents wear on the head of the corkscrew and the spiral made of non-stick material helps insert the spiral into the cork and prevents debris from sticking. Additionally, the stainless steel micro-serrated blade easily cuts the capsule of wine bottles to make it easier to open.
A manual corkscrew alternative with a safe design is made of steel. Place it on top of the bottle, screw the cork onto the cork and, when it is fully inserted, pull comfortably thanks to the design of the opener. Open bottles smoothly and effortlessly.
If you are looking for something more comfortable, faster and easier to open wine bottles, this electric corkscrew will be your best ally. The cork will come out in 6 seconds thanks to the power of the opener, which draws it from the 4 high-quality AA alkaline batteries, not included. The battery of this electronic corkscrew is easily replaceable and its base is also a foil cutter.
* Prices updated as of March 11, 2024
