To fried dishes of red meat or poultry, it is recommended to serve red wines . To fully reveal the taste of this drink, you should choose the right dishes for him. In this article you will get acquainted with different kinds of glasses for red wine, and also find out which ones are best suited for specific wine brands.
General characteristic for glasses under red wine
A characteristic feature of wine glasses for red wine is a large bowl size and a long slender leg. In shape, they can resemble an apple or a tulip, that is, a container where wine is poured, must be deep and wide. The widest part of the glass is at the bottom of the bowl, for which it is often called "pot-bellied."
Thanks to this form, the taste of red wine, rich in oxygen, is better revealed, and the fragrance is more saturated.
Types of glasses for red wine
A large variety of varieties of red wines, stipulates a significant number of existing forms of glasses, intended specifically for this drink. But basically they are divided into two groups, each of which will be described in more detail:
- The first group is Bordeaux. They are a glass with a narrow base, a broad center and a tapered bezel. Suitable for wines with an increased content of tannins, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Fran, Merlot.
- The second group is Burgundy. These glasses have a wider bowl, a moderately tapering top and an expanding bezel. It is recommended to use for wines with high acidity and moderate content of tannins. These include Pinot Noir, Burgundy and other aged red marks.
A separate glass shape is suggested for young wines. It should be a small wine glass with bent edges, reminiscent of a blossoming rosebud.
To be able to drink drinks of different brands, it is worth buying a set of glasses for both red and white wine.