Red Wine Glasses
Red wine is generally best consumed at room temperature after the wine has been opened and allowed to breath. Red wine glasses designed specifically for red wine consumption, characteristically have rounder wider bowls than those designed for white wine glasses. This is intended to allow the wine to breathe and to cool more quickly after having been warmed by the drinker’s hand.
Bordeux and Burgundy Red Wine Glasses
Bordeaux glasses tend to be tall with a wide bowl designed for full bodied reds like Merlot and Cabernet.
Burgundy glasses tend to have a larger bowl that is intended to contain the aromas from the more delicate red wines like Pinot Noir. Both designs direct the wine towards different parts of the mouth. The Bordeaux glass routes wine towards the back of the mouth whereas the Burgundy glass directs wine towards the tip of the tongue.
We have some fabulous red wine glasses, ideal for a variety of red wines in a range of styles and capacities from a simple 12floz design through to stunning
lead crystal red wine glasses that are bound to impress your guests.