A Coravin wine preservation system helps prevent wine from oxidizing quickly after pouring. During pouring, the space created in the bottle is filled with argon gas. As a result, the remaining wine comes into contact with hardly any oxygen. Furthermore, with the Coravin Timeless systems, the cork remains in the bottle while a thin needle passes through the cork. This allows you to pour a single glass without opening the bottle in the traditional way.

No. Coravin uses food-safe argon gas. Argon is an inert gas and does not react with the wine. As a result, it does not change the composition, aroma, or taste of the wine. When used according to the instructions, the argon gas is suitable for storing and serving wine.

Argon is used because it reacts virtually not with other substances. During pouring, the gas takes the place of the wine escaping from the bottle. This minimizes contact between oxygen and the remaining wine. It is precisely oxygen that causes oxidation after opening a bottle, and ultimately changes in aroma and taste.

No. Argon is odorless, tasteless, and non-reactive. Therefore, it adds no aroma or flavor to the wine. On the contrary: Coravin uses argon precisely to preserve the original character of the wine for as long as possible after you have poured a glass.

That depends on the chosen Coravin system. According to Coravin, still wine can be stored for up to approximately four weeks with Coravin Pivot. With Coravin Timeless, the natural cork remains in the bottle. As a result, a wine can be stored much longer, and you can occasionally pour a glass from the same bottle for months or even years. For wines with a screw cap, different storage periods apply when using the special Timeless Screw Cap.

The Coravin Model Three and Model Six belong to the Timeless series. With these, a thin Coravin needle passes through the natural cork. Therefore, you do not need to pull the cork out of the bottle. After use, a natural cork can reseal itself.

With Coravin Pivot, the bottle is opened. You then replace the cork or screw cap with a special Pivot Stopper. This system is particularly suitable if you want to drink a bottle regularly but do not want to finish it within a few days. With Pivot, wine remains good for up to about four weeks.

Yes. Lovers of wines with a screw cap can also use a Coravin. Special Coravin Timeless Screw Caps are available for the Timeless systems. These replace the original screw cap and are designed for use with the Coravin needle.

With Pivot, it is even simpler. You remove the original screw cap and replace it with a Pivot Stopper. This way, you can also pour and store wines with a screw cap by the glass.

According to Coravin, one Coravin Pure Argon Capsule allows you to pour approximately 15 glasses of 150 ml using a Timeless system, including Model Three and Model Six. With Coravin Pivot, this increases to approximately 20 glasses of 150 ml. Actual consumption may vary slightly depending on how you use the system.

Coravin recommends using only its own Coravin Pure Argon Capsules. These capsules were developed for the connection and operation of Coravin wine storage systems and contain the argon gas with which the system is designed to function.

Looking to buy Coravin argon capsules in Amsterdam? Wijnclub Amsterdam is the place to go for Coravin systems and accessories. This way, you can easily keep extra capsules in stock if you regularly serve wine by the glass.

Yes. The OXXI WineProtector is a more affordable alternative to Coravin. This system also uses argon gas to protect the wine from oxygen and helps keep an opened bottle good for longer. For wine you want to drink within a few weeks, OXXI is a practical and affordable choice.

In Amsterdam you can buy Coravin Model Six+ Black at Wijnclub Amsterdam. We have the largest wine range in Amsterdam Center. You can order online and pick up orders from us at Lauriergracht 54 in the center. We also deliver in Amsterdam with our electric cargo bike.