Zwiesel Glas Vervino

Choose the bowl to match the wine you open most often. For pinot noir and nebbiolo, choose the 95.5 cl Burgundy glass, whose rounded bowl holds the aromas while the narrow opening concentrates them. For full-bodied red wine such as Bordeaux or Syrah, the 74.2 cl glass is the logical choice. For white wine the collection includes a 40.6 cl Riesling glass for fresh, aromatic wines and a 48.7 cl Chardonnay glass for fuller, oak-aged wines. The champagne glass of 34.8 cl is wider than a classic flute, allowing you to enjoy more of the aroma, and it also works well for mature sparkling wine.

Never pour beyond the widest point of the bowl, because above that line the glass can no longer retain the aroma. In the 95.5 cl Burgundy glass, this amounts to about one-third full. Glasses with a nucleation point have a fine indentation in the bottom where carbon dioxide attaches, allowing the bubbles to rise in a tight stream. This makes them suitable for a kir royal or a mimosa, with the liqueur or juice added to the glass first.

Vervino is made of Tritan crystal glass, the lead-free material from Zwiesel Glas with titanium and zirconium in it. That is what lets a glass with such a thin rim go into the dishwasher after all. Place the bowls apart in the rack and avoid a very hot rinse cycle, because the stem is where tension gathers. Dry with a linen cloth and two hands.

If you are looking for a sturdier glass for everyday use, take a look at the broader category wine glasses which also includes models for the hospitality industry. Those who want to see this brand's full range can also find the barware and water glass collections at Zwiesel Glas . A bottle that needs time to open up can be placed in one of the decanters, so the wine breathes before it reaches the bowl.