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There are two reasons why we decant wines: To enjoy young wines fully (up to 10 years for both red and white) consider opening them 8 â 12 hours prior to consumption for aeration, or decant the wine, as this shortens the aeration process.
The amount of time varies depending on the type of red, how long it has aged and the level of potency of the wine. Generally, if using a decanter, 1/2 hour is appropriate. If you don't have a decanter, I would let the wine breath for an hour in the bottle.