Which wine glass do you use with which wine?

Wine glasses come in many sizes, brands and colors! This wide range makes it difficult to determine the right wine glass. In this blog bowl you will therefore find out which wine glass should be used with a certain type of wine. The most important question is: does it really matter if the wrong wine glass is used?

First of all, it actually matters which wine glass you use with a particular type of wine. If you use the right wine glass, with the wine you love, the natural aromas will be preserved. This allows you to taste the wine better, because the real taste is released in your mouth. To keep it clear for you, the different wine glasses are divided into the following five categories:

White wine glasses

The white wine glass is known for its narrow chalice. This allows the least amount of oxygen to reach the wine, preserving the aromas longer. This keeps the balance between the sweet and sour of white wine longer. Also, the narrow glass allows the wine to stay cooler longer. No one wants to drink their white wine lukewarm, of course. But how much wine do you pour into the glass? White wine should be poured to just above the rim. Do not pour too much, as this will cause the wine to become lukewarm faster and the aromas to dissipate more quickly.

Red wine glasses

With red wine, the idea is to let the wine come into contact with oxygen. The red wine glass is designed with a wide chalice, allowing the taste and smell of the wine to be enriched. However, among the red wine glasses, there are again two categories. Burgundy and Bordeaux glasses. Burgundy glasses have an even wider chalice than bordeaux glasses; one red wine needs more oxygen to reach its full potential than another red wine. Red wine is poured just below the chalice, this is to prevent spillage during rolling. Rolling, on the other hand, is necessary to get the oxygen into the wine properly and optimize the taste.

Champagne glasses

This wine from the Champagne wine region of France is often used at festive occasions. Not everyone agrees on the mouldof the champagne glass. Should the champagne be served in a flûte or in a wide and low coupe glass? Many connoisseurs claim that a flûte is about the look of drinking champagne, but research explains that there is a difference. This is because with the narrow glass, the bubbles are retained longer. It also keeps the champagne cooler and fresher longer, which makes it nicer to drink.

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