| The type of wine glass that you serve your wine | | | | The smaller and elongated bowl also allows the |
| in can have a dramatic impact on the flavor and | | | | wine to stay chilled while you are enjoying your |
| quality of the wine. There are many factors | | | | dessert. These glasses are also great for wines |
| associated with wine glasses that may add or | | | | that are sweet and may be drunk in smaller |
| subtract from the wine's flavor, appearance and | | | | amounts. This type of glass is also appropriate for |
| quality. There are also some glassware basics that | | | | Bardolino, Chianti, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano |
| should be considered when choosing glasses. | | | | and Zinfandel. If you frequently enjoy white |
| For a home wine-connoisseur, you may need to | | | | wines, you may enjoy an all-purpose glass that is |
| take your wine glass selection very seriously. For | | | | designed for different white wines. |
| those individuals that enjoy a variety of different | | | | Red wine glasses are usually noted as having a |
| types of wine, you may opt for an all-purpose | | | | large bowl and wide mouth. These glasses are |
| wine glass. These are tulip shaped and hold | | | | similar to the Bordeaux and Burgundy wine glass. |
| approximately 8 to 12 ounces and are appropriate | | | | The Bordeaux wine glass is designed specifically |
| for most types of wine. There are, however, | | | | for these red wines. They have a large and round |
| specific types of glasses that you may be | | | | bowl, which allows the wine to breathe, which |
| interested in purchasing if you enjoy a particular | | | | brings out the different aromas that the wine has |
| type of wine on a regular basis. You do not | | | | to offer. Allowing the red wine to sit in the glass |
| necessarily need a special glass for each type of | | | | will have a similar effect that decanting has on a |
| wine, but if you routinely enjoy a particular wine | | | | wine. These glasses are tall and shoot the wine |
| and you have the storage and budget, then you | | | | straight to the back of your mouth where most |
| may be interested. | | | | red wines will react with the back of the palate. |
| So what are the differences in white and red | | | | The Burgundy glass is also a good wine glass that |
| wine glasses? There are several differences and | | | | is appropriate for reds and full-bodied wines. They |
| each affect the bouquet of the wine as well as | | | | have an even larger bowl than the Bordeaux glass |
| help to maintain the appropriate temperature of | | | | and focuses the wine to be absorbed at the tip |
| the wine. And of course, white wines are best | | | | of your tongue. This allows the drinker to enjoy |
| served out of glasses designed for white wines | | | | the sweetness of this wine. This glass is also |
| and red wines are best served out of glasses | | | | appropriate for your Pinot Noir wines and is best |
| designed for red wines. | | | | for gathering the delicate bouquet of your red |
| The white wine glass has a narrow mouth, which | | | | wine. |
| allows the wine to maintain its chilled temperature. | | | | Red wine glasses also allow you to drink your red |
| The reduced surface area of the glass does not | | | | wines at room temperature. The larger bowl is |
| allow air to permeate the wine as much as it | | | | designed to allow the wine to cool after it is |
| does in a wide mouthed red wine glass. The | | | | exposed to the heat of your hand. If you enjoy |
| reduced amount of air means that the air will not | | | | red wine on a regular basis, you may be |
| warm the wine. The smaller bowl of the glass also | | | | interested in buying a set of these glasses. |
| means that there is less contact by the heat of | | | | When purchasing wine glasses, you will want to |
| the hand, which can also warm the wine. | | | | look for clean and clear glasses. This will allow you |
| Chardonnay glasses feature a narrow rim of glass | | | | to examine the wine and check its clarity and |
| that helps to direct the wine to the middle of the | | | | color. A clean glass is absolutely necessary for |
| palate. This applies the fruit flavors and acidity. | | | | enjoying wines and after washing you will want to |
| The longer bowl of the glass keeps the wine | | | | remove any soap residue that is left on the glass. |
| chilled and captures the aromas of the wine. This | | | | Thin glasses are also the best, as a rolled rim will |
| type of glass works well for Sauvignon Blanc, | | | | cause the wine to dribble into your mouth while a |
| Chablis, White Bordeaux and Burgundies, White | | | | thin glass presents less obstruction between you |
| Pinots and Viognier. | | | | and the wine. Stems are also necessary, as you |
| Sangiovese and Riesling glass feature a smaller | | | | do not want to hold the bowl of the glass. The |
| bowl and even narrower rim. The smaller bowl is | | | | glass should also have a tapered rim, which will |
| due to the fact that these wines are usually | | | | keep the wine from spilling when you swirl. It will |
| consumed in smaller quantities as dessert wines. | | | | also help to capture the aroma of the wine. |