Wine glasses

How is a wine glass constructed?

Normally, a wine glass consists of three parts: Goblet, stem & foot. It does not matter whether it is a red wine glass, a white wine glass or a rosé wine glass. Sparkling wine and champagne glasses are also constructed according to this scheme.

What is the difference between white wine glasses and red wine glasses?

• White wine glasses: White wine is drunk chilled. That's why white wine glasses have a small, narrow goblet. So the wine does not get warm so quickly.
• Red wine glasses: Red wine glasses are more bulbous than white wine glasses and have a larger opening. The reason for this shape: Red wine needs to be well aerated. In this way, the different character traits of the wine are shown to their best advantage and the aromas can develop properly.

Which wine glass with which wine?

• White wine: As a rule, white wines do not need to be aerated. Therefore, white wine glasses are narrower than red wine glasses and have a smaller opening. Nevertheless, there are different sizes of white wine glasses as well. Fruity and light white wines taste best in smaller white wine glasses. Full-bodied white wines are drunk from slightly larger white wine glasses.
• Red wine: Light and fruity red wines with little tannin are served in slightly smaller red wine glasses. For strong red wines, red wine glasses with a large volume are suitable.

How full are wine glasses poured?

Wine glasses are poured about one-third full - very bulbous red wine glasses, such as Burgundy glasses, are even filled only one-quarter full. The reason for this is that the wine does not warm up as quickly and can develop its flavor perfectly. In addition, wine glasses quickly become too heavy if they are poured too full. The exception here are champagne glasses. These are poured to about a finger's width below the rim.

Why does a wine glass have a stem?

Especially with white wine and sparkling wine, the right temperature is important so that the wine can develop its full flavor. If the glass is held by the goblet, the wine warms up faster. The stem keeps the wine at a good temperature for longer. Another advantage is that if wine glasses are held by the stem, there is a full sound when they are toasted.

Where does the wine glass sit on the table?

There are two ways to set wine glasses properly: either side by side or in a triangular shape. In both options, the white wine glass is above the knife for the main course. If the glasses are placed side by side, the red wine glass is at a 45° angle above the white wine glass, and the water glass is on the same line below it. With the triangle, the red wine glass is at a 90° angle above the white wine glass, and the water glass is at a 90° angle below it.