7 Types of Wine Glasses Everyone Should Know
Adrian Murica, wine educator & sommelier at Les Trois Chevaux, gave us a crash course on the different types of wine glasses.
Here are 7 to know.
ALL-PURPOSE GLASS
The all-purpose, or universal glass (sometimes also referred to as a riesling glass) can be used to taste pretty much anything, be it red, white or sparkling.
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FLUTE
The flute is a festive and oh-so-classy-looking glass with a very slender shape that's specifically designed for Champagne and sparkling wine.
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BURGUNDY GLASS
This red wine glass boasts a wide bowl & tapered rim, which work together to expose more of the wine to oxygen & enhance the nuanced aromas & flavors.
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BORDEAUX GLASS
The Bordeaux glass is essentially a bigger, taller version of the all-purpose glass. These larger dimensions provide more space for swirling & sniffing full-bodied wines.
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STEMLESS WINE GLASS
These guys are a practical choice for casual drinking and a favorite among clumsy folk who have a habit of knocking over and breaking stemmed glasses.
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COPITA
Copita means "little glass" in Spanish. It's the go-to glass for serving fortified wines like sherry & port, as well as aperitifs & spirits.
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COUPE
The coupe, a shallow, saucer-like glass, was the fashionable choice for serving Champagne and sparkling wine in the first half of the 20th century.
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