Why are wine glasses shaped differently?

Why are there different shaped wine glasses, and what is the purpose of these shapes? First of all, let us reassure you: you certainly don't need 20 different wine glasses at home to serve wine perfectly. A glass simply provides the right environment for the wine to develop its full potential.

Today we want to explain to you what different types of wine glasses do and why they exist in the first place, let's get started.

Let's begin with the differently shaped bowls of wine glasses. These, in combination with the height of the glass and the size of the opening, allow the wine to react in a variety of ways with the ambient temperature and oxygen. Thus, the optimal shape of the glass allows each wine to perfectly develop its flavor and aroma.

The long stem of wine glasses is designed for holding the glass in a familiar way, so you don't lift and hold the glass by your stomach. This prevents you from warming the wine with your body heat, which would negatively affect the taste and development of the wine.

Furthermore, the thickness of the glass plays a crucial role. A wine glass should always be particularly thin so that the wine can quickly coat the entire tongue and reach those sensory areas that can perceive all the wine's characteristics, thereby enhancing its flavor profile.

So, now you know, wasn't that difficult after all, was it? Wine glasses basically "only" support the wine; they ensure that the taste is optimal and that the wine has the right stage to present itself.

So savor your next glass of wine ;)