Wine glasses

Most of the time, we drink our spirits from the first wine glasses we come across, and let's face it, even we at the office are guilty of this... But did you know that there are many different types of wine glass, with shapes, sizes and thicknesses that differ according to how certain wines are tasted? That's what we're going to find out in this article.

For beginners, the shape of the wine glass is often of little importance, while the more experienced will only consider crystal glasses. Aesthetics aside, what most often explains the difference in size and shape between a red wine glass and a white wine glass, for example, is that white wine needs less oxygenation to release its aromas, so white wine glasses are generally smaller. 

ANATOMY OF THE WINE GLASS

We'll start by examining the "body" of the wine glass to determine its impact on spirits.

As you can see, it is divided into 3 parts: the base, the foot and the calyx.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WINE GLASSES

Let's take a look at the different shapes of wine glasses:

White wine/rosé glasses: A classic white wine glass should be neither too large for light, less complex white wines to evaporate, nor too small for aromas to develop. Choose a conical shape that will intensify aromas while revealing your wine's delicate color.

Red wine glasses: Most of the time, they have a wide bottom and an increasingly narrow top to allow good aeration and release the aromas.

Sparkling wine glasses: The ideal glass for appreciating Alsace's 7 grape varieties is the stemmed glass, which tapers at the top for better concentration of aromas. Crémant d'Alsace should be served by the flute. The MEDIATUS glass lets you serve both wine and Crémant in the same glass.

Glasses according to the age of the spirit: Tasting an old wine or a young one is not the same. For an old wine, prefer a narrow glass opening to contain the aromas; for a young wine, a wider opening would be more appropriate, as this would allow the aromas to be released quickly on contact with the air, thus facilitating aeration.

Glasses by region: Most wine-growing regions are represented by a glass that enhances the tasting of their wines. Burgundy, for example, is represented by the Ballon glass, or the Champagne flute.

In short, wine glasses enhance the enjoyment of spirits and are very important for wine lovers.

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