Have you ever wondered which glasses to serve various wines in, or if this will even make a difference? Experts say that the glass makes a big difference to the taste of the wine, so we're shedding some light on which glasses to use to get the best out of your vino!
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82c7e3_eee9c7cae69e42998856abca546be9c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/82c7e3_eee9c7cae69e42998856abca546be9c8~mv2.jpg)
Red Wines VS White Wines
Red wine is usually served in large glasses, while white wine is traditionally served in a medium-sized wine glass with a U-shaped bowl. The main reasons are:
A larger red-wine glass has a larger surface area, allowing the wine to come into contact with the air and breathe.
A larger glass also means that you can dip your nose into the bowl to appreciate the aromas – after all, our sense of smell and taste are intricately linked.
A regular white-wine glass with a U-shaped bowl can help to maintain the usually cool temperature of white wine longer.
A regular glass can also retain an array of sweet and refreshing aromas associated with white wines.