Wine galss choices..Which??

[SparklingSweet]

Can anyone give me a simple rule of thumb for which shape of wine glass is best with which wines? I seem to remembering reading once, somewhere, that certain wines are best served form as thin a glass as possible. While others should be served from thicker, goblet style glass ware. I know I prefer a very thin, fluted wine glass with my Asti Cinzano, or Banfi Rosa Regale, but not certain if I should serve ither to guests from this particular style stem ware. I hope someone can help....

[Brom]

A large glass shaped like a standard tasting glass is your best all-around choice.

These are tulip shaped with a wide bowl tapering to a narrower mouth. Kind of like a U with the sides sloping in.

By large I mean 15-18 ounces - yeah, that's big.

This shape is often referred to as a Bordeaux glass. There are plenty of other shapes out there, probably the most common being the Burgundy 'balloon'. they are the very round glasses.

Like I say there are plenty of others and eventually you may own several styles, but I think the Bordeaux glass as described is the best all-around choice.

But you wanted to know more 'which are which' than just Bordeaux/Burgundy. One more time, there are plenty of others. Input "wine glass" into a search engine and you will find more information.

I think Riedel makes about 60 shapes for specific wines. You are probably safe looking at the classic shapes.

[This message has been edited by Brom (edited 12-31-2003).]

[SparklingSweet]

Thanks for the info.....I am going to surf the internet now for more info on stemware..

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