Tips On Selecting The Right Wine Glass

In order to feel the wine and get the most enjoyment of every drop, it is necessary to have the right wine glass. Today, you can find different types of wine glasses, different style and quality. You can choose between manufacturers, price, material, as well as design. The one and most important thing you should know is that you don't have to splurge on wine glasses to find the right ones. In order to help you choose appropriate and yet affordable wine glasses for particular wine, we have put together a list with tips that can help you with your purchase and choice.

Red Wine Glasses

If you are fan of red wines, you should know that it needs to be served in large wine glasses. The bowl should be rounder and fuller with large opening, so you can dip your nose into the glass to sense the aroma.

For example, Merlots and Cabernets need to be poured in taller glass with not so large bowl in order to maximize the flavour.

White Wine Glasses

White wine glasses have more like U shaped bowl allowing the aromas to be released while maintaining cool temperature.

The best white wine glass for young white wines has a larger opening than the traditional white wine glass, while the ones designed for more mature white wines are straight and tall.

Sparkling Wine Glasses

Sparkling wine glasses are more upright and narrower in order to keep the carbonation and flavour in the beverage.

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Rose Wine Glasses

The available and most popular types of rose wine glasses are glasses with short bowl and flared lip, as well as stemmed glasses with a short bowl and a slight taper. Since rose wines are similar to white wines, without any problem you can use a white wine glass.

General Rules

• When choosing a wine glass, opt for one with large bowl in which in which the wine can have enough space to freely breathe, so you can easily swish and swirl. It is advisable to choose a 550g wine glass.
• We want to see our wine in the glass, so it is important to choose a clear glass. Additionally to the clearness, choose thin glass as it is better for tasting wines.
• Choose one with long stem so you can hold it without having problems.
• Choose one with slight inward curve at the top in order to feel the aromas.

Reference: www.wineonline.com.au