There are a wide range of glass shapes and sizes available in the market for the service of wine. Each of them is designed to emphasize a particular wine’s characteristics. Below is the general guideline for selecting the right glass.
Tip: As long as the shape and the size of a glass is right, its price does not affect the taste of a wine.
| Wine | Glassware |
|---|---|
| Red |
Red wines are best served in larger-sized glasses. This will allow air to come into contact with a large wine surface and develop the aromas and flavors. |
| White & Rosé | Rosé and White wines need medium-sized glasses so that the fresh fruit characteristics are gathered and directed towards the top of the glass. |
| Sparkling | Sparkling wines are best served in flute glasses. This shape enhances the effect of the bubbles and thus the wine’s aromas, allowing them to travel through a larger volume of the wine before bursting at the top of the glass. Because of this reason, the old-style, saucer-shaped glasses are completely not suitable, as the bubbles disappear quickly. |
| Fortified | Fortified wines should be served in small glasses to emphasis the fruit characteristics rather than the alcohol. However, the glass should be large enough to allow swirling and nosing. |