Bottega del Vino Magnum Ships Decanter #1247

• Magnum capacity (51 oz): Sized to hold the full contents of a 1.5L Magnum bottle, so an entire bottle can be decanted at once without splitting across vessels — a practical advantage when serving a larger group.
• Beveled spout: The angled cut at the top of the neck redirects wine cleanly through the pour, preventing drips from running back down the outside of the decanter.
• Ships silhouette: A wide, flat base paired with a tall narrow neck gives the decanter a low center of gravity and keeps it stable on a table. The form is distinctive enough to draw attention without being ornate.
• Mouth-blown and hand-finished lead-free crystal
• Dishwasher safe and rated for restaurant use — no special handling required between uses
• Made in Italy by Bottega del Vino

Brand: Bottega del Vino

UPC: 894581000128

Size: 12 1/2h (in)

Weight: 5 lbs

Capacity: 51 ounces

Material: Crystal

How much wine does this decanter hold, and will it fit a full magnum bottle?

A: The Ships Decanter holds 51 ounces, which is exactly the capacity of a standard magnum bottle (1.5 liters). You can pour an entire magnum directly in without splitting it across two decanters — a practical advantage when entertaining a larger group.

Is the crystal in this decanter lead-free, and can it go in the dishwasher?

A: Yes on both counts. The crystal is lead-free and dishwasher safe, and Bottega del Vino explicitly rates it for restaurant use — meaning it’s built to handle repeated cleaning cycles without clouding or losing clarity. That said, hand washing will always extend the life of any crystal.

What is a beveled spout, and does it actually prevent dripping?

A: The beveled (angled) cut at the top of the decanter’s neck redirects wine flow so it breaks cleanly from the pour rather than running back down the outside of the decanter. It’s a functional design detail — you won’t need a cloth under the spout every time you pour.

How is this decanter made, and where?

A: Each decanter is mouth-blown and hand-finished in Italy. That process means no two pieces are perfectly identical at a microscopic level, and the 12.5-inch form takes considerably more time to produce than machine-made crystal. The weight — 5 lbs — reflects the density of the crystal rather than decorative additions.

Does decanting actually make a difference, or is it just for presentation?

A: It does both, depending on the wine. With older wines, decanting separates the liquid from sediment so it arrives in the glass clear. With younger, tannic wines — think a Cabernet or Barolo that isn’t ready yet — a few hours of air exposure in a wide-bodied decanter like this one can soften the wine noticeably, mimicking years of additional aging. The Ships’ broad base maximizes the wine’s surface area in contact with air, which is the key factor in that process.