Wine: the ideal glass in 2023

The influence of the glass of wine on tasting

The essential element of any good tasting is undoubtedly the wine glass. Unthinkable to drink a great vintage from a simple plastic cup or a whiskey glass! Beyond the pure aesthetic notion, the glass of wine allows you to best express the organoleptic characteristics of the precious beverage.

The different types of wine glasses

There are many types of wine glasses, all suited to particular wines. Let’s take a look at some of these types together.

The glass of Burgundy wine

Historically, Bordeaux and Burgundy have opted for wine glasses with different shapes. It has a rounded shape at the bottom, with a fairly narrow opening: the aromas are very concentrated. This choice of glass is explained by the grape varieties present in Burgundy: it turns out that this shape of wine glass is particularly suited to the development of Pinot Noir.

The glass of Bordeaux wine

In the Bordeaux region, this is another form that has proven itself. It is more slender glasses of wine which are the most used, because they are more adapted to the characteristics of the wines of the region: Bordeaux wines have the unfortunate tendency to take longer to open, their sometimes rough tannins require a aeration period. It is imperative to know how to serve wine correctly to ensure the best tasting experience for your guests. Indeed, the quantity of wine you pour into a glass is not a trivial detail, but a golden rule in the wine world.

Red:
- Pour up to half the glass.
- Use a wide glass to allow the wine to breathe.
- Swirl the wine to release its aromas.
White:
- Fill the glass a third full.
- Prefer a glass with a narrow opening to concentrate the aromas.
Sparkling:
- Fill the glass three-quarters full.
- Serve in flared flutes or tulip glasses to retain the bubbles.

The art of tasting with Wikeeps

Obviously, the art of tasting is complex and does not depend only on the glass, but mainly on its contents. At Wikeeps, we understand this and we strive to offer you ever more practical preservation and serving systems by the glass, so that all your tastings are successful. Whether you are a simple amateur or a professional restorer, Wikeeps systems are made for you.

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