Porto Clamp

Open vintage wines with elegance and precision using the Port Tongs

Designed for the ceremonial opening of aged ports and rare vintage wines, port tongs cleanly sever the glass neck to prevent fragile, aged corks from crumbling into the bottle.

WHY CHOOSE THE PORT TONGS?

• Traditional ceremonial method for opening mature and historic bottles
• Eliminates the risk of old corks crumbling into rare vintage wines
• Creates a clean, precise, and controlled thermal cut on the bottle neck
• Crafted from heavy-duty steel designed for high heat resistance
• Ergonomic handles providing a firm, safe, and balanced grip
• Preferred classic tool of sommeliers and serious wine collectors
• Ideal for spectacular table service and memorable tasting rituals
• Perfectly suited for vintage ports, aged Madeira, and rare grand crus
• Makes a unique and prestigious gift for wine lovers and connoisseurs
• Exceptional build quality built to last for generations

Master the art of ceremonial wine opening with the traditional Port Tongs. Loved by sommeliers for opening old vintages where cork removal by corkscrew is impossible, these tongs offer a clean, reliable way to open rare bottles without damaging the cork or wine.

The technique relies on a classic thermal shock ritual: heat the tongs until red-hot, clamp them around the bottle neck for several seconds, then apply cold water to cause a clean, effortless break along the glass. The top of the neck separates smoothly, leaving no cork dust or glass fragments in the wine.

Combining timeless sommelier heritage with impressive tableside presentation, these professional port tongs elevate any high-end tasting event. They are an essential instrument for opening historic bottles with the reverence and flair they deserve.