Wine is counted among the most popular beverages of all time. To get the best taste out of your wines, investing in the right type and kind of wine glass is extremely important. Drinking wine is more of an experience rather than an activity that people do and wine glasses are the major contributor to that experience. The shape, edges, and length of the wine glasses hold a lot of importance to provide you with the best taste and aroma that you wanted with your wine.

Based on the material they are made from, premium wine glasses can be of 2 different types. Some of the cheaper alternatives will be made from glass and will have below 24% lead content, while some of the best wine glasses are made from crystal which has over 24% lead content, which allows it to be clearer and thinner.

The following are a few tips that can be followed by beginners to add the best glasses to their collection.

Different types of wines require different glasses

Although one type of wine glass can be used to consume all the types of wines, some wines will be better when served in special glasses. Red wine, for example, requires air to breathe due to the presence of tannins to provide the best taste. Other wines like sparkling wine and white wine also have similar properties. Hence, it is better to go invest in a wide variety of wine glasses if you consume different types of wines. You can also invest in the type of wine glass that suits the wine you drink more commonly.

Prefer crystal glass

As told earlier, crystal wine glasses are those that contain more than 24% lead in them. Due to this, they are clearer, thinner and lighter. A great way to test if a wine glass is a crystal or simple glass is to take a spoon and tap the rim of the glass gently. If it produces a prolonged high pitched sound, it is crystal glass but if you hear a short sound then that is a simple wine glass.

Stems are important

Nowadays, the wine glasses that have a small stem are getting quite popular but they are not the best choice to experience the wine properly. This is because due to a short stem, you will have to hold the glass on the bowl which will leave fingerprints, making it look dirty and will also warm the wine much quickly. The stemmed wine glass will help you to avoid these issues and to experience wine with the right serving temperature.

The right size and shape

A lot depends on the size and shape of the glass when it comes to experiencing the aroma and taste of the wine. According to wine experts, a good wine glass should be able to hold 13 ounces of wine in one go and should have a pear-like shape. If the glass is too big, you will lose a lot of aromas, but if it’s too small, it won’t be able to capture the bouquet.