There are many different wine glasses to choose from. Here are a few facts about wine glasses to help you decide what glassware is best for you.
Crystal or Glass
Crystal stemware refracts light due to its mineral content. Minerals also strengthen crystal, allowing it to be spun very thin. Standard glass is usually more fragile than crystal but it’s spun thicker to make it more durable. Hold stem glasses by the stem and close to the foot. Stemmed VS stemless? Stems do not affect aroma or taste. How the shape affects taste. The bowl of a glass affects aroma intensity while the rim affects how much wine hits your palate. Let’s talk about glassware below.
A wide bowl
A large bowl collects more aromas from the larger exposed wine surface.
A narrow bowl
A narrow collects less aromas and has less wine surface exposed to air.
Stemless glass
5oz. - Casual tasting encounters.
Oversized red
5oz. - Medium to full-bodied high tannin red wines.
Aroma collector
5oz. - Light reds, full-bodied whites, and rosé wine.
Reds
5oz. - Spicy reds, vintage sparkling, and rosé wines.
Sparkling
5oz. - Better for preserving carbonation in sparkling wines.
Whites
5oz. - Whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
Fortified wines
3oz. - Fortified and dessert wines.
