Do's and don'ts: How to serve fine wines correctly

Your corkscrew should have a two-stage lever so that corks can be pulled out straight and with little effort – this minimizes the risk of breakage. A folding waiter's knife is suitable for cutting the capsule: it should be cut off right below the finish so that the wine does not run over the rest of the capsule when pouring. Wing corkscrews are popular: Here, two levers ensure that the cork is pulled out evenly and straight.