Zalto glassware

Whether you’re hosting a dinner or relaxing at home, beautiful glassware adds a touch of style to any moment. But with wine, looks aren’t everything. The right wine glass not only looks nice—it also improves the taste by highlighting the best qualities of your wine. Knowing how to pick the perfect wine glass helps you enjoy wine to the fullest.
 

The shape of the wine glass.

The shape of a wine glass is very important as it will concentrate the flavour and bouquet of the wine. The tongue has five main taste sensations but we can distinguish between many thousands of taste differences. It is recognized that our sense of smell is also a key factor in what we taste with the shape of a wine glass playing an important role in this.
 

The structure of the wine glass.

 
Wine glasses are composed with three parts: the bowl, the stem, and the foot.

The bowl: usually the shape is narrow at the top going wider at the bottom. The quality and intensity of the aromas are determined not only by the character of the wine but the environment in which it is contained.

The stem: some would say it gives us the chance to drink with style however the stem’s true function is to allow the glass to be held without placing the hand on the bowl. This would interfere with the wine’s temperature and in turn influence the organoleptic* properties of the wine. This is demonstrated when drinking the same wine in different glasses. When you do this, you will notice that the wine does not have the same taste, and the drinking experience can be very different.

The foot of the glass has the basic purpose of keeping the glass upright. The diameter of the foot has its important since it should be proportionate to the size of the bowl.

Red wine, white wine which wine glass is the most suitable?

 
Selecting the right glass for the right wine: an art!

We suggest you start your collection by choosing one glass shape for your favourite red wine and one glass shape for your favourite white wine. Taste the difference and then expand your collection to accommodate the wine styles you drink more often. the wine style you most often drink.

Red wines are typically characterized by their complex flavors that smooth out after being exposed to oxygen. The bowl of the red wine glass tends to be larger than that of a white wine glass. The shape of a Bordeaux glass for example will direct the wine to the back of the mouth, whereas a Burgundy glass is shaped to direct the wine to the tip of the tongue.

By experimenting, you can truly appreciate the impact a well-designed glass can have on your tasting experience. Then, let yourself be tempted by other glass shapes according to the wines you enjoy to explore new gustatory dimensions.

Zalto glassware, perfect for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.

 
Some glasses, like the Zalto, are renowned for their finesse and their ability to enhance the wine’s aromas. Their precise design allows for a better expression of the wine's characteristics, creating a deeper tasting experience.

Handcrafted using traditional techniques, it is mouth-blown from lead-free glass, offering crystal-clear clarity and exceptional lightness. Each glass is a unique piece, combining finesse and durability, perfect for all occasions, from intimate dinners to festive celebrations.

Which Zalto wine glass should I choose?

 
The Universal wine glass stands out for its versatility and sophisticated design. Its elegant and slender shape is ideal for a wide range of wines, including reds, whites, rosés, and even sparkling wines.

With the Denk'art Bordeaux glass, discover how its generous curves release the power and complexity of Bordeaux wines, while the more slender Zalto White Wine glass highlights the freshness and vibrancy of white wines.

Discover also the ultimate wine glass for complex flavours : the latest Zalto Balance glass provides the ideal space for wines to fully develop their depth and subtlety while harmonizing aromas and flavours with unmatched precision.

For an even more refined tasting experience, pair your glasses with an elegant Zalto decanter that allows your wines to fully open up and release all their aromas.

EuroCave's advice

 
EuroCave UK is a leading retailer of Zalto glassware. As a specialist in wine storage and serving solutions, EuroCave is the place to go for advice on your choice of glassware. Whether you'd like to buy online your favourite Zalto glasses, decanters and tasting accessories or visit us in our London store, we're here to help you make the right choice.

Your Zalto glassware can be delivered to mainland UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man or are available for in-store collection at our official EuroCave London showroom during opening hours (see our Terms and Conditions).

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