![]() It is not a new concept by any means just a new trend in North America. The latest style or trend in wine glass design is the stemless wine glass. Dessert wines generally have a higher alcohol content, making the small glass perfect for a smaller serving Less expensive glassware may have rims that are rolled or bumpy – while still functional, and very much practical for everyday use, these wine glasses may distract from the wine itselfĪ dessert wine glass should be smaller to direct the wine to the back of the mouth so the sweetness doesn't overwhelm. The thinner the rim, the less the glass distracts from the wine as you sip a good wine glass will have a "cut" rim that is smooth to the touch and does not inhibit the wine as it flows out of the glass. The Rim – Imperative to achieving the full experience from your wines. Champagne glasses will have a very small amount of surface area for the wine so that it retains its carbonation The bowls of wine glasses are also designed to allow an amount of surface area appropriate to the wine - red wine glasses will have a larger amount of surface area for the wine to allow it to breathe, while white wine glasses will have a smaller amount of surface area. This shape helps to capture and distribute the wine's aroma toward your mouth and nose. The bowls of all wine glasses will be tapered upward with a slightly narrower opening at the top than at the bottom. The Bowl – Serves a myriad of purposes here you'll find the most variation between glasses. Designed for you to hold your wine glass without the heat from your hands warming your wine, and without creating smudges on the bowl which will distract from the visual enjoyment of your wine. The Stem - the part between the Bowl and the Stem. The Foot - the bottom which allows your glass to stand upright There are four basic wine glasses: White Wine, Red Wine, Sparking Wine and Dessert Wine. It must be colourless and very thin as to not alter the taste of the wine. Choose a glass according to its simplicity. ![]() ![]() Frosted, coloured or worse, metal glasses are not advised. The shape of a wine glass is very important as it can alter the aroma (or bouquet) of the wine. The shape of the glass will greatly emphasize the distribution of the aromas. A high quality wine glass perfectly harmonizes every wine's aroma and flavour. įor those who enjoy the wine experience, the glass becomes more important. It should have a bowl larger than its aperture and the glass must be thin. An all purpose glass should be clear and long stemmed. If you are not a connoisseur of wine and/or short of cupboard space one style of glass will do. But despite the fact that glass companies seem to make a different glass for very wine it is not necessary for you to follow suite. Yes chosing the right glass is important.
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