Noble Grape Wines - Red or White Wine Glasses

Having a different wine glass for each and every wine might be great for the dedicated wine lover, but what about those of us who are causal wine drinkers? Is it really necessary to serve white wine in white wine glasses and red wines in red wine glasses? According to the experts – yes it makes a big difference!

While there isn’t any real scientific data to date, demonstrating that the shape of the wine glass really makes a different to the taste, the wine world does agree that the shape helps in the concentration of the flavour and aroma. It also helps emphasize the wine’s special characteristics.

Shopping for wine glasses doesn’t need to be expensive. If you have a selection of white, red and champagne flutes for special occasions, you’re probably covered.

Red wine glasses have a larger bowl and shorter stems. The theory is that the larger, rounder and wider bowls allow the wine to breathe and become aerated. By increasing the rate of the oxidation, the air chemically interacts with the wine and improves the taste.

White wine glasses, on the other hand, are slightly taller and have a narrower bowl and a longer stem. Experts agree that white wine is best served in smaller amounts so that it stays chilled longer.  A narrower bowl will help preserve a crisp, clean flavour.  In the case of sparkling wine, an even smaller rim is used to keep the wine sparkling longer in the glass.

When you make your own wine from a kit, you can pick up all kinds of great wine information and tips.  Noble Grape Wines www.noblegrapewine.ca will coach you through the wine kit making process.

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