How to Choose Wine Glass?
Drinking different types of wine requires different glasses, which can highlight the characteristics of the wine. And if you have certain requirements for wine tasting, choose the glass you want here, there are different types of wine glasses here, there is always one for you. Choose now!
Wine Glass
crystal glasses
There are traditional crystal glasses, lead-free crystal glasses and ordinary glass glasses. The word "crystal" in the so-called crystal glasses comes from the Italian word "Cristallo", which means a glass made to imitate the crystal of water, close to natural crystal. The walls of a crystal glass are made up of many small facets, so it can collect wine aromas better, and this structure also allows the wine to come into contact with air more fully, speeding up the oxidation process of the wine.
ONE SIZE FITS ALL?
HOW CAN EACH SHAPE PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR MY WINE:
• One glass is not ideal for all styles of wine; a wine's bouquet, taste, balance and finish are all affected by the shape of the glass it is consumed from.
• A wine will display completely different characteristics when served in different glasses.
• These differences can be so great, that when the same wine is served in several different glasses, even experien- ced wine connoisseurs believe that they are tasting as many different wines as there are glasses.
• Some specific shapes of wine glasses enhance the harmony of the wine and highlight its unique characteristics.
• Grape varietals carry in their DNA unmistakeable fla- vor profiles, which adds to the importance of selecting the appropriate glass.
• Wines have two, three or four flavor contributors which are associated with the fermentation process.
How To Serve
CARING FOR WINE GLASS
• To avoid scratches: Avoid contact with other glass or metal. If available use a stemware rack.
• To avoid stains: Use soft water (low mineral content).
• To remove stains: Use white vinegar.
SERVING TO MAXIMIZE ENJOYMENT
• Glass hygiene: Serve beverages only in sparkling, clean, odorless glasses.
• Temperature: Do not over-chill white wines and sparkling wines; serve red wines below room temperature.
• Serving/glass: Maximum 3 to 5 oz/100 to 125 ml. Never over-pour the glass.
• The ample, gracious glass volume offers great wines the room to breathe and to express the unique message of the aroma.
