There’s a Glass for every wine

Navigating the world of wine glasses can be very daunting most especially for individuals new to the industry of wine drinking, but same isn’t said about Connoisseur’s as they know their way around a glass cabinet blindfolded, picking the right glassware that best fits any particular wine that’s being served. As trivial as this knowledge may seem, selecting the right glassware for any event/occasion can be a minefield as it portrays a touch of mastery to the art of wine drinking, and bringing to live the science behind the purpose of creating different shapes of wine glasses. This article aims at giving our esteemed readers more insight into the basic principles of wine drinking with the appropriate wine glass.

Basic Anatomy Of a Wine Glass

A wine glass is composed of four parts – the base, the stem, the bowl, and the rim. The base is what gives the glass its stability. From there, the stem elongates the glass while giving the customer something to hold on to without raising the temperature of the wine within. It also prevents fingerprints from getting on the bowl of the glass.

The bowl sits atop the stem. The bowl is arguably the most important feature of the glass. It should be large enough to comfortably swirl the wine without spilling or splashing it, and it should be tapered to retain and concentrate the aroma of the wine as full-bodied red wines need room to breathe and to release their aroma. 

The uppermost part of the bowl is where the rim lies. A thinner rim is less distracting to drinkers as they sip their wine, and a smooth rim will not impede the wine as it flows from glass to mouth. Thicker, rounder rims are the sign of a cheaply made glass, and while the glasses serve their purpose, they may be more distracting to the drinker.

What Is the Difference Between Glass and Crystal?

All crystal is glass, but not all glass is crystal. In general, the lead content of glass determines whether it is classified as glass or crystal. The presence of lead softens the glass in crystal, making it more easily cut and engraved. Unlike traditional glass, crystal is heavier and diffracts light. In traditional lead glassware, the lead has a tendency to leach out of the crystal. To combat this, today’s crystal glassware is typically unleaded. Crystal wine glass enhance the aromas in wine and offer an elegant design, making them perfect for high-end dining rooms and formal events.

Type of Glasses ideal for serving red wine

Below are the typical characteristics of a red wine glass:

• Large glass with a full, round bowl and large opening
• Opening enables you to dip your nose inside to detect the aroma
• Full bowl provides air contact for the complex aromas and flavors
• Increases the oxidation rate, which smooths out the complex flavors

White Wine Glasses

Below are the typical characteristics of a white wine glass:

• Bowl is more u-shaped and upright than a red wine glass
• Slightly smaller bowl than red wine glass
• The shape enhances and preserves aromas while also maintaining the wine’s cool temperature

Dessert Wine Glasses

Below are typical characteristics of a dessert wine glass:

• Usually smaller due to the high alcohol content of dessert wines
• Dessert glasses usually also direct wine to the back to the tip and back of the mouth to allow for adequate sweetness detection

Sparkling Wine & Champagne Glasses

Below are typical characteristics of sparkling wine glasses:

• Upright, narrow bowl to preserve carbonation and flavor

All-Purpose Wine Glasses

If a single glass type is all that your circumstances permit, an all-purpose wine glass is the way to go. Although the experience may not be the same as when you use the proper glass type for the application, these glasses offer a similar function at a lower cost and increased efficiency.

Whether sweet or dry, white or red, robust or light, wine requires very specific serving procedures in order to reach its full flavor potential. Ultimately, this is all narrows down to personal preference, as everyone’s palette is differs, and the benefits of certain wine glasses vary from person to person. At any rate, there’s no reason to think you’ll ever be judged by your stemware, and you don’t have to be a professional Connoisseur to choose the right glass.

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