Size
The
size of a glass is important, showing the quality and intensity of aromas.
The evaporation space has to be chosen according to the "personality" of
the wine or spirit. It is best to respect the appropriate serving quantities:
Serving
Quantities
Approximately
3 ounces for white wine 4 up to a maximum of 5 ounces for red wine 1 ounce
for spirits.
General
Rules
Red
wines and their character require large glasses white wines medium-sized
glasses and spirits small ones in order to emphasize the fruit character
and not the alcohol.
Type
A
wine glass should be:
Colorless
Transparent
Unadorned
Made
of lead crystal
Thin-walled
with a cut and polished lip
Egg-shaped
Stemmed
Shape
The
content determines the shape.
The
glasses are designed to emphasize a wine's harmony, not its faults. They
should be viewed as an instrument to bring together:
Personality
of the wine
Smell
Taste
The
Sense of Sight
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Acknowledgement:
Many thanks to Riedel Crystal who provides us with most of the information
regarding wine glasses.
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