Wine Glasses

Wine glasses are part of stemware group of glassware items. Custom wine glasses have three parts, namely, the bowl, stem & foot. The most important part of personalized wine glasses is the stem as this is the part which is used to hold the glass while drinking. 

If you hold the wine glass from its bowl then it could affect the temperature of your wine because of your own body temperature. Additionally, person’s fingerprints could also distort the visual appearance of your drink in the glass.

Different Kinds of Wine Glasses:

1. Red Wine Glasses
2. White Wine Glasses
3. Champagne Flutes
4. Sherry Glass 

Everything You Need to Know About Wine Glasses

Planning to open your favourite bottle of wine for some celebration, do not forget to select the perfect type of Wine Glass to compliment the taste and texture of your wine. Yes, choosing the correct wine glass is as important as choosing the right kind of wine to flatter your taste buds. 

Different Sections of a Wine Glass

A wine glass is a stemware which comprises of 3 parts:  foot, stem & bowl. Wine enthusiasts state that the shape of the glass is an essential part of drinking wine as it directs the liquid to that perfect spot inside your mouth, which enhances the true flavour as well as richness of the wine. An ideal way to drink wine is to hold the glass by its stem; this prevents your body heat to influence the temperature of the wine. 

Structure of Wine Glasses

A basic glass should contain around 8-10 ounces and the diameter of the mouth should be narrower than the base as it traps the aroma of the wine and doesn’t let it evaporate quickly. The best glasses are made from Crystal or thin glass and are transparent.

A Look Back at History

In the earlier days, wine was served in various forms of cups made from different materials like wood, clay, pewter and even leather, however in the 14th Century; Venice was emerging as the glass centre of the world and wine glasses surfaced. Some vintage wine glasses have diamonds as well as other precious stones encrusted in them. 

Our Collection

As one the largest providers of Custom Drinkware in the country, we offer a diverse collection of Custom Wine Glasses and Personalized Wine Glasses.  Some different types of stemware are:

1. Red Wine Glasses: These have a wider bowl as the aroma and flavour of red wines need to be released.
2. White Wine Glasses: These have a narrower bowl as it helps in keeping the temperature of the white wine.
3. Wine Tasting Glasses: These are ideal to taste various wines and have a wider mouth so that your nose and mouth can be in chorus to determine the aroma and taste of the wine.
4. Flute or Champagne Glasses: These are elegantly long and narrow and perfect for your bubbly and sparkling wines. 
5. Sherry Glasses: These are comparatively smaller than the usual glasses and made use of in serving Port, Sherry, aperitifs and liqueurs. The size helps in directing the liquids to the back of the mouth to prevent the sweetness to overpower the taste.

Personalized Wine Glasses or Custom Wine Glasses make elegant wedding favours and gifts for weddings, engagements, and birthdays or even as a token of appreciation.