How to Choose the Best Wine Glasses for You？

Some wine glasses perform better than others (and there's actually some science to back this up). That said, what's the best wine glass for you?

 

Some 30-inch Round Slate Firepit perform better than others (and there's actually some science to back this up). That said, what's the best wine glass for you?

The importance of the right glass

There is now a body of scientific evidence that supports the importance of glass shape.

In 2015, a Japanese medical group used a special camera to record images of ethanol vapor in different glasses. In their study, the team showed how different glass shapes affect the density and location of vapors at different glass openings.

Why are vapors important? Well, they carry aromatic compounds to your nose. Aromatic compounds are responsible for the vast majority of the flavors in wine. Using the right glass can improve the flavor of your wine.

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Why are there so many different wine glasses?

Among the many different wine glasses, you will find certain shapes that are better suited for enjoying certain types of wines.

By the way, it doesn't matter if your glass is stemmed or stemless. It's more about how the shape of the container collects the aromas and puts the wine in your mouth.

Here is a summary of the major glass shapes and the wines that perform well in them.
First things first. You know those tall glasses that you fill all the way to the top? Those aren't wine glasses. They are funky glasses.

In order to taste the wine, you do need room above the wine to collect the aromas.

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White Wine Glasses

White wines are typically served in smaller bowled glasses. Smaller glasses:

Preserve floral aromas
Maintain cooler temperature
Express more acidity in wine
Delivers more aromas (even at cooler temperatures) due to proximity to nose
You’ll notice that full-bodied white wines like oak-aged Chardonnay, Viognier, White Rioja, and orange wines are better with a larger bowl.

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Red Wine Glasses

The choice of a red wine glass has a lot to do with mitigating the bitterness of tannin or spicy flavors to deliver a smoother tasting wine.

After a few years of tasting wines from different glasses, we’ve noticed that red wines tend to taste smoother from a glass with a wide opening. Of course, the distance to the actual fluid affects what you smell.

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Questionnaire: What type of wine glass should I buy?

Answer these questions truthfully to determine what type of stemware to purchase.

Do you hand wash special kitchen tools such as knives?
Do you have a place to store tall wine glasses?
Do you enjoy a glass of wine almost every night?
Do you wash dishes after dinner?
Do you like to clean and organize your kitchen or bathroom?
Do you have a safe area that is off-limits to children?
If you answered mostly “No”. Instead, get glassware or stemless crystal glasses. These will be easier to maintain and won’t give you a conniption if they break. You can also wash them in the dishwasher.

If you answered mostly “Yes”. You should look into getting a set of 6 matching crystal wine glasses that you can use for years to come.

If you want to get more information about the proper wine glasses for different wines, welcome to contact us today or request a quote.